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.
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
Although the D3100 may stretch the ‘entry-level' price point (thus its biggest drawback on the score board), it equally stretches the sheer amount of specification you're getting too. Usually always on the money, it's only the slightly sluggish autofoc...
14 Megapixel sensor with great quality, Friendly goal-oriented GUIDE mode, 1080p HD video with autofocusing, Decent metering and 11-point AF system.
Relatively expensive for an entry-level DSLR, Continuous AF in movies can be slow and noisy, No bracketing, DOF preview or AF with non AF-S lenses, Changing multiple settings requires many clicks.
With the D3100, Nikon has delivered what's arguably the most powerful entry-level DSLR to date. The image quality looks great, there's both Live View and 1080p HD video, and one of the friendliest user interfaces on the market. So it's the best budget...
Abstract: Video Review: When it comes to a high quality DSLR, look no further than Nikon and their new D3100 with a 14.2 megapixel sensor, X Speed 2 image processor and video recording. Kevin Pereira and Milynn Sarley explore the $650 DSLR kit to review its new ...
Terrific 14.2MP stills, Noise well under control at high ISOs, Good ergonomics, menu system
Mic picks up lens noise when shooting videos, Jelly effect when panning, No USB cable supplied
Old-school photographers will embrace the Nikon D3100’s sharp stills and classic design, but noisy video keeps it out of the big leagues with competing models. ...
Abstract: Nikon D3100 High ISO Noise previewWhat follows is a preview page from our forthcoming full review of the Nikon D3100. Also see our D3100 Movie samples. All samples taken with final production cameras. Check back soon for our in-depth review which will ...
Inexpensive. Great image quality. Large 3-inch LCD. Continuous autofocus during still and video shooting. Helpful Guide mode for new users. Small body (for a D-SLR).
Audible noise from lens when refocusing during video recording. No microphone input.
Nikon's D3100 is an excellent entry-level digital SLR, and is currently the only D-SLR to offer continuous autofocus during video recording for a true camcorder-like video-capture experience. Buy it now...
Good exposure for high contrast scenes, 14.2MP of resolution, which is extremely high for an entrylevel camera, Extremely userfriendly for beginners
Compare Prices, The D3100 is Nikon's replacement for the D3000. Aimed squarely at the entrylevel DSLR camera market, it's certainly going to be a wakeup call for other manufacturers. The D3100 has 14.2MP and full HD movie mode. In general though, Nikon has made entrylevel cameras that lack specifications, but are fun and easy to use. How does the D3100 measure up?
This is a fine camera which will please not only beginners but will also appeal to those with a little more experience. Image quality is exceptional for an entry-level camera, and the D3100 more than holds its own in its class of camera. There are som...
Very good image quality, Unintimidating interface, but with plenty of manual control, Easily accessible Live View and Movie controls, Useful drive mode lever (unique on an SLR at this price level), Highly sophisticated AF system for the price, Easy manual selection of off-centre AF points, Unusually fast Live View AF for an SLR (but still relatively slow compared to mirrorless competitors), Lot
Slight tendency to overexpose in contrasty conditions, Buggy Live View / Movie Mode (movies aren't necessarily recorded at set aperture), Crude live view magnification is of little help for critical manual focus, No live histogram in live view, AF still a little sluggish in live view mode, full-time AF not very effective in live view or movies, Only direct external ISO control is via slightly i
The D3100 is the latest entry-level Nikon DSLR in a line that dates back four years to the D40 and, in arguably the biggest upgrade yet, gains two key features: live view and movie recording. Both of these were starting to look like awkward omissions,...
