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Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100
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alaScore 92

4365 reviews

Apr, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4365 reviews of Nikon D3100. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the portability and image quality. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably. The water proof and control panel get negative opinions. There are some mixed opinions about the optics and storage.

usability, price, performance, image quality, portability

memory, control panel, water proof

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D3100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon D3100

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 428 user reviews of Nikon D3100 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the image quality and performance are generally positive. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably.

usability, price, portability, performance, image quality

97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon D3100

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 715 user reviews of Nikon D3100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the performance and image quality are overall positive. The portability and price are also appreciated.

usability, price, portability, image quality, performance

97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Nikon D3100

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Nikon D3100 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Comments about the image quality and battery are on the whole positive. The focus and price are also appreciated, but views about the reliability and shutter are different. Many are critical about the performance.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Expert review by : Nick Newell (pcworld.com)

Nikon D3100

 

Just a step above its other entry-level DSLR camera (the D3000), Nikon's new D3100 has some fresh features that make it a very attractive DLSR option for photographers who are starting out. Notable features include 1080p high-definition video and...

Shoots HD video ; Autofocus in movie and live view modes ; Good image quality for the price ; Intuitive controls and guide menu for beginners ; Good low light abilites

Autofocus makes noise in movie mode ; Fixed LCD screen ; No exposure bracketing

The 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 beginning photographers, and decent image quality.

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : Andrew Westlake , Richard Butler (dpreview.com)

Nikon D3100 Review

 

Nikon has developed a habit of making very attractive entry-level DSLRs, which are rarely the best specified but cleverly designed so that they're easy and enjoyable to shoot with. The D3000 fitted this pattern perfectly, a gentle refresh of the D60...

Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Nikon D3100 review: Nikon D3100

 

Nikon D3100

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...

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : PJ Jacobowitz (pcmag.com)

Nikon D3100

 

Nikon's D3100 is an excellent entry-level digital SLR, and offers continuous autofocus during video recording for a true camcorder-like video-capture experience.

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.

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Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : William Chambers (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon D3100 Preview

 

Nikon's latest dSLR offering for 2010, the D3100 improves upon the D3000 released last year. While labeled an entry-level unit, the D3100 boasts some high-end specifications. These include a 14.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor, their EXPEED 2 image...

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Loyd Case (maximumpc.com)

Nikon D3100 Review

 

The D3100 is a welcome update to earlier entry-level DSLRs from Nikon, which offered aging sensor technology and limited feature sets. The D3100 sports a 14.1MP CMOS APS-C sensor with very good low-light capabilities for a camera in its class.

Body balance feels awkward; limited manual (but built-in guide is useful)

Body balance feels awkward; limited manual (but built-in guide is useful)

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)

Nikon D3100Digital Camera Review

 

What follows is a quick overview of the video capabilities of the Nikon D3100. Read our comprehensive analysis and testing results in greater detail at DigitalCameraInfo.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...

Nov, 2011
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Expert review by : Zoltan Arva-Toth (photographyblog.com)

Nikon D3100 Review

 

The Nikon D3100 is an entry-level digital SLR camera boasting a newly designed 14-megapixel DX format sensor, a quick-access Live View mode, one-touch Full HD video recording with autofocus, plus an interactive Guide mode, a sensor dust buster and an...

If you’ve read the entire review, you will probably agree that the Nikon D3100 produces image quality that defies its entry-level status. Compared to the one-year-old D3000, Nikon has managed to simultaneously increase the pixel count and improve...

Nov, 2010
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Expert review by : Mike Tomkins, Shawn Barnett (imaging-resource.com)

Nikon D3100

 

Though in some specifications at its introduction it bested almost every camera in Nikon's digital SLR lineup, the Nikon D3100 slots into the company's product line directly above the entry-level D3000.

Compact, comfortable body ; Good ergonomics, plenty of well-positioned external controls ; Dedicated Live View switch and Movie Record button ; Drive mode switch reduces menu accesses ; Excellent image quality from the new 14-megapixel CMOS sensor...

No bracketing capability ; Auto and Incandescent white balance very warm in tungsten lighting ; No in-body image stabilization (but bundled kit lens has vibration reduction) ; Won't autofocus with older "screw-drive" AF lenses ; No improvement in burst...

While the Nikon D3100 carries a list price slightly higher than that of the company's most affordable SLR, it offers a number of very worthwhile improvements that make it easy to justify the extra cost. Key among these for most photographers will be...

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Expert review by : By Thom (bythom.com)

D3100 Review

 

Nikon D3100 Review Nikon fixes the broken D3000, mostly Add a comment or send Thom feedback on this article. I'm going to try to keep this short, as there isn't a lot to talk about beyond what I've already written about low-end Nikon DSLRs.

Wide isn't wide . Nikon hasn't really produced a true wide angle that's small enough to complement this camera., Video is wobbly. Rolling shutter problems are about as bad as I've seen in a DSLR. Talking head videos are okay; roller blade action, not...

Wide isn't wide . Nikon hasn't really produced a true wide angle that's small enough to complement this camera., Video is wobbly. Rolling shutter problems are about as bad as I've seen in a DSLR. Talking head videos are okay; roller blade action, not...

Jan, 2013
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