Nikon D3100 (with 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses) Reviews

Until I sat down to actually write this review, it hadn't struck me how confusing the market placement of the Nikon D3100 is. It's priced the same as the still-available D5000, which is in many ways a better camera. And with the exception of video,...

Excellent photo quality; well-laid-out controls; interesting, user-friendly Guide mode; full manual controls in video capture

Smallish viewfinder; slower than the competition; no bracketing

A very good entry-level dSLR, the Nikon D3100 delivers excellent photo quality in a body that's streamlined for experienced photographers, but relatively unintimidating for the less advanced. Its only weakness is performance; though solid, it...