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Nikon D3100vs Nikon D3100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VRvs Nikon D5100
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon D5100
Why is Nikon D3100 better than the others?
- Weight?
455gvs455,510g - Volume?
880.1cm³vs880.1014656,964.50785cm³ - Power-on delay?
0.4svs0.4,0.5s - Width?
124.46mmvs124.46,127mm - Height?
96mmvs96,96.5mm - Thickness?
73.66mmvs73.66,78.7mm
Why is Nikon D3100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR better than the others?
- Has a silent focus motor built into the lens?
- Is a normal lens?
- Has focus motor?
- Has rounded aperture blades?
Why is Nikon D5100 better than the others?
- Sensor size?
23.6 x 15.6mmvs23.1 x 15.4,23.1 x 15.4mm - Megapixels (main camera)?
16.9MPvs14.8,14.8MP - Maximum light sensitivity?
25600 ISOvs12800,12800 ISO - Has a flip-out screen?
- Battery life (CIPA)?
660shotsvs550,550shots - Continuous shooting at high resolution?
4fpsvs3,3fps - Video recording (main camera)?
1080 x 30fpsvs1080 x 24,1080 x 24fps - Noise?
1183 ISOvs919,919 ISO
Price comparison
Nikon D3100
Buy used:
$119.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YONGNUO YN35mm F2.0 F2N Lens,YN50mm Lens...YONGNUO YN35mm F2.0 F2N Lens,YN50mm Lens for Nikon F Mount D7100 D3200 D3300 D3100 D5100 D90 DSLR Camera,for Canon DSLR Camera | $53.99 | |||
| 2pcs DK-20 Rubber Eye Cup Eyepiece Eyecu...2pcs DK-20 Rubber Eye Cup Eyepiece Eyecup For Nikon D5100 D3100 D3000 D50 D60 D70S D3100 D3200 D5200 D3300 | $0.97 | |||
| 52MM 0.43x Professional HD Wide Angle Le...52MM 0.43x Professional HD Wide Angle Lens with Macro Portion for Nikon D7100 D7000 D5500 D5300 D5200 D5100 D3300 D3200 D3100 | $21.59 | |||
| 8mm F/3.0 Ultra Wide Angle Fisheye Lens ...8mm F/3.0 Ultra Wide Angle Fisheye Lens for Nikon DSLR Camera D3100 D3200 D5200 D5500 D7000 D7200 D800 D700 D90 D7100 free ship | $125.99 | |||
| Neewer Professional Vertical Camera Batt...Neewer Professional Vertical Camera Battery Grip Replacement for Nikon D3100/D3200/D3300/D5300 SLR Digital Camera | $12.39 | |||
Nikon D5100
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Came...Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch Vari-Angle LCD Monitor (Body Only) | $599.00 | |||
Design
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
2.weather-sealed (splashproof)
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon D5100
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
An optical viewfinder (or OVF) allows the photographer to compose a shot while seeing exactly what the lens will capture. OVFs have no time lag and require no power - as opposed to electronic viewfinders, which can drain battery life. OVFs are also better in low light situations.
A hot shoe can be used to attach an external flash, as well as light meters, viewfinders, rangefinders and other attachments.
Optics
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
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.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
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.
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
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.
Videography
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
2.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon D5100
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.
3.has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon D5100
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
Audio
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Battery
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
3.has a rechargeable battery
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon D5100
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
4.has a battery level indicator
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon D5100
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Features
The maximum ISO at which the device still captures excellent quality images. Source: DxOMark.
A device's overall image quality score considers: color depth, dynamic range and low light performance. Source: DxOMark.
The better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish. Source: DxOMark.
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
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.
6.has an external memory slot
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon D5100
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Price comparison
Nikon D3100
Buy used:
$119.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YONGNUO YN35mm F2.0 F2N Lens,YN50mm Lens...YONGNUO YN35mm F2.0 F2N Lens,YN50mm Lens for Nikon F Mount D7100 D3200 D3300 D3100 D5100 D90 DSLR Camera,for Canon DSLR Camera | $53.99 | |||
| 2pcs DK-20 Rubber Eye Cup Eyepiece Eyecu...2pcs DK-20 Rubber Eye Cup Eyepiece Eyecup For Nikon D5100 D3100 D3000 D50 D60 D70S D3100 D3200 D5200 D3300 | $0.97 | |||
| 52MM 0.43x Professional HD Wide Angle Le...52MM 0.43x Professional HD Wide Angle Lens with Macro Portion for Nikon D7100 D7000 D5500 D5300 D5200 D5100 D3300 D3200 D3100 | $21.59 | |||
| 8mm F/3.0 Ultra Wide Angle Fisheye Lens ...8mm F/3.0 Ultra Wide Angle Fisheye Lens for Nikon DSLR Camera D3100 D3200 D5200 D5500 D7000 D7200 D800 D700 D90 D7100 free ship | $125.99 | |||
| Neewer Professional Vertical Camera Batt...Neewer Professional Vertical Camera Battery Grip Replacement for Nikon D3100/D3200/D3300/D5300 SLR Digital Camera | $12.39 | |||
Nikon D5100
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Came...Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch Vari-Angle LCD Monitor (Body Only) | $599.00 | |||
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