Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3100 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Nikon D3000
53
84 out of 160
Nikon D3100 wins
Nikon D3100
59
94 out of 160
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) | APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 100 - 3200 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3100
Sensor Size
Nikon D3000: 5/10Nikon D3100: 5/10
5
5
APS-CAPS-C
Storage Slots
Nikon D3000: 5/10Nikon D3100: 5/10
5
5
11
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Nikon D3000: 6/10Nikon D3100: 7/10
6
7
6267
Nikon D3100 leads by 1 point
Resolution
Nikon D3000: 4/10Nikon D3100: 4/10
4
4
1014
Low Light Performance
Nikon D3000: 1/10Nikon D3100: 2/10
1
2
ISO 563ISO 919
Nikon D3100 leads by 1 point
Max ISO Score
Nikon D3000: 1/10Nikon D3100: 4/10
1
4
ISO 1600ISO 3200
Nikon D3100 leads by 3 points
Dynamic Range
Nikon D3000: 8/10Nikon D3100: 8/10
8
8
11.1 EV11.3 EV
Autofocus System
Nikon D3000: 6/10Nikon D3100: 6/10
6
6
11 points11 points
Video Capabilities
Nikon D3000: 2/10Nikon D3100: 7/10
2
7
None1920 x 1080
Nikon D3100 leads by 5 points
Burst Speed
Nikon D3000: 5/10Nikon D3100: 5/10
5
5
33
Battery Life
Nikon D3000: 6/10Nikon D3100: 6/10
6
6
500550
Viewfinder Quality
Nikon D3000: 5/10Nikon D3100: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Nikon D3000: 9/10Nikon D3100: 9/10
9
9
536505
Lens Ecosystem
Nikon D3000: 10/10Nikon D3100: 10/10
10
10
316 lenses316 lenses
Value for Money
Nikon D3000: 10/10Nikon D3100: 10/10
10
10
$0$699
Durability
Nikon D3000: 1/10Nikon D3100: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
12