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Testseek.com have collected 114 expert reviews of the Nikon D3100 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon D3100.
Award: Recommended October 2010
October 2010
 
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The editors liked

  • Shoots HD video
  • Autofocus in movie and live view modes
  • Ood image quality for the price
  • Intuitive controls and guide menu for beginners
  • Good low light abilities
  • Very good image quality
  • HD video capability
  • Compact and comfortable body
  • Built-in guides are useful
  • Excellent high ISO performance
  • Lots of features that put it ahead of all other entry-level digital SLRs. Full HD recording at 24fps. Excellent image quality for its class. Excellent noise control. Strong in-camera JPEG processing

The editors didn't like

  • Autofocus makes noise in movie mode
  • Fixed LCD screen
  • No exposure bracketing
  • Menu could use more detail
  • No dedicated ISO button
  • No microphone jack
  • Screen doesn't swivel
  • Low-resolution LCD screen. No bracketing. No external microphone input

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  Published: 2011-03-01, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Very good image quality, HD video capability, compact and comfortable body, built-in guides are useful, excellent high ISO performance
  • Menu could use more detail, no dedicated ISO button, no microphone jack, screen doesn't swivel
  • The Nikon D3100 may only be an entry-level SLR camera, but it's capable of supplying very good image quality and it also has the ability to shoot HD video. It's a comfortable camera to hold and an easy one to use, and its in-built guides allow you to lear...

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  Published: 2011-02-08, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Shoots HD video, autofocus in movie and live view modes, ood image quality for the price, intuitive controls and guide menu for beginners, good low light abilities
  • Autofocus makes noise in movie mode, fixed LCD screen, no exposure bracketing
  • The Nikon D3100 is an entry-level DSLR on the higher end of that category's price range. However, it has a great set of features for a beginning photographer and decent image quality...

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  Published: 2011-01-31, review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • The Nikon D3100 camera has absolutely superb image quality, a top video mode and great handling making it a deserving winner ...

 
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  Published: 2010-11-02, review by: cnet.com.au

  • Lots of features that put it ahead of all other entry-level digital SLRs. Full HD recording at 24fps. Excellent image quality for its class. Excellent noise control. Strong in-camera JPEG processing
  • Low-resolution LCD screen. No bracketing. No external microphone input
  • The D3100 is the best entry-level digital SLR currently available. A host of features and excellent image quality sends this camera to the top of the pack....

 
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  Published: 2010-10-01, Author: Margaret , review by: photoreview.com.au

  • Abstract:  The D3100 steps into the entry level position in Nikon's line-up featuring a new sensor with higher resolution than its predecessor's and an expanded sensitivity range. It also adds Live View shooting plus Full HD video recording. Autofocusing is suppo...

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  Published: 2016-10-17, Author: Jo , review by: lifewire.com

  • The Nikon D3100 is a hard camera to beat, and, while the Canon T3 provides close competition, it doesn't quite cut the mustard! The D3100 isn't perfect, as I've discussed here, but in terms of image quality and ease of use for beginners, it's pretty unbea...

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  Published: 2011-11-06, Author: Jeremy , review by: camcorderinfo.com

  • 2011 was an impressive year for Nikon's video-capable DSLRs, as the company went to great lengths to improve both video performance and features on its new cameras. For this reason, the D3100 is much better than Nikon's older DSLRs that shot video—...

 
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  Published: 2011-11-04, review by: digitalcamerainfo.com

  • The Nikon D3100 is a solid entry-level DSLR that is aimed squarely at those looking for an easy-to-use camera that offers affordable performance and interchangeable lenses. It’s a lightweight camera that handles well, offers a great deal of control, a...

 
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  Published: 2011-08-08, Author: Loyd , review by: maximumpc.com

  • Lightweight and compact; low cost; good lowlight performance.
  • Body balance feels awkward; limited manual (but builtin guide is useful)

 
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  Published: 2011-04-01, review by: shutterbug.com

  • Abstract:  The Nikon D3100 ups the D3000’s megapixel ante from 10.2 megapixels to 14.2, adds Live View, video capture, and support for all functions of AI-P Nikkor lenses except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II. For a comparison of the major features o...

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