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Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
Top 51%1,187 points
Top 51%
Top 40%1,459 points
Top 40%
Top specs and features
Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3100: 63 facts in comparison
1. megapixels
37.04% more megapixels (main camera).
10.8MP
Panono Camera: 108MP
14.8MP
2. sensor size
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
23.6 x 15.8mm
Polaroid Snap: 81.2 x 25.4mm
23.1 x 15.4mm
3. focus points
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
11
Canon EOS R: 5655
11
4. continuous shooting at high resolution
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
3fps
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II: 60fps
3fps
5. noise
The maximum ISO at which the device still captures excellent quality images. Source: DxOMark.
563ISO
Sony Alpha a7 III: 3730ISO
919ISO
6. has a flip-out screen
Flip-out screens are useful for doing tricky shots.
Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
28% have it
7. maximum light sensitivity
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
3200 ISO
Nikon D7500 + Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR: 1640000 ISO
12800 ISO
8. longer battery life
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
550shots
Nikon D3x: 4400shots
550shots
9. image quality
A device's overall image quality score considers: color depth, dynamic range and low light performance. Source: DxOMark.
62
Sony Alpha 7R II: 98
67
10. weight
81g lighter.
536g
HTC Re: 65.5g
455g
11. Has WiFi
The device can connect to WiFi.
Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
39% have it
12. fastest shutter speed
A faster maximum shutter speed allows taking pictures of fast moving subjects without blur.
1/4000s
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 1/32000s
1/4000s
13. color depth
The better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish. Source: DxOMark.
22.3bits
HP Photosmart R927: 42bits
22.5bits
14. Has phase detection autofocus for videos
A phase detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
12% have it
15. Has phase detection autofocus for photos
A phase detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
32% have it
16. dynamic range
The better the dynamic range the system captures a wider number of values from dark to light leading to more details in low and highlights. Source: DxOMark.
11.1Evs
Nikon D810A: 14.8Evs
11.3Evs
17. has built-in optical image stabilization
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
46% have it
18. has AF tracking
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
72% have it
19. higher resolution (screen)
A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
230k dots
Fujifilm X-T1 + XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS: 1040000k dots
230k dots
20. battery power
8% more battery power.
1080mAh
Samsung Galaxy NX Mirrorless + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: 4360mAh
1000mAh
21. has a 24p cinema mode
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
27% have it
22. Weather sealed
Device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures due to any kind of weather.
Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
20% have it
23. has a two-stage shutter
A two-stage shutter is good for taking photos like a pro; apply pressure to the button in order for the lens to focus, and then press it fully to capture the photograph.
Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
54% have it
24. has a touch screen
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
25% have it
25. volume
10.27% less body volume.
794.43cm³
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66: 65.29cm³
880.1cm³
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