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Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3000 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Nikon D3100
60
84 out of 140
Nikon D3100 wins
Nikon D3000
53
74 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Nikon D3100 | Nikon D3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 1600 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Nikon D3100: 7/10Nikon D3000: 6/10
7
6
6762
Nikon D3100 leads by 1 point
Resolution
Nikon D3100: 4/10Nikon D3000: 4/10
4
4
1410
Low Light Performance
Nikon D3100: 2/10Nikon D3000: 1/10
2
1
ISO 919ISO 563
Nikon D3100 leads by 1 point
Max ISO Score
Nikon D3100: 4/10Nikon D3000: 1/10
4
1
ISO 3200ISO 1600
Nikon D3100 leads by 3 points
Dynamic Range
Nikon D3100: 8/10Nikon D3000: 8/10
8
8
11.3 EV11.1 EV
Autofocus System
Nikon D3100: 6/10Nikon D3000: 6/10
6
6
11 points11 points
Video Capabilities
Nikon D3100: 7/10Nikon D3000: 2/10
7
2
1920 x 1080None
Nikon D3100 leads by 5 points
Burst Speed
Nikon D3100: 5/10Nikon D3000: 5/10
5
5
33
Battery Life
Nikon D3100: 6/10Nikon D3000: 6/10
6
6
550500
Viewfinder Quality
Nikon D3100: 5/10Nikon D3000: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Nikon D3100: 9/10Nikon D3000: 9/10
9
9
505536
Lens Ecosystem
Nikon D3100: 10/10Nikon D3000: 10/10
10
10
316 lenses316 lenses
Value for Money
Nikon D3100: 10/10Nikon D3000: 10/10
10
10
$0$0
Durability
Nikon D3100: 1/10Nikon D3000: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Categories Won
4
Nikon D3100
Tied Categories
10
Equal performance
Categories Won
0
Nikon D3000