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Testseek.co.uk have collected 114 expert reviews of the Nikon D3100 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon D3100.
Award: Recommended October 2010
October 2010
 
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The editors liked

  • Well built
  • Fast and responsive
  • Fairly priced
  • Buttons large and obvious
  • Small and light. Quick autofocus. Good photo quality.
  • Despite sitting at the low end of Nikon's digital SLR range
  • The Nikon D3100 is an excellent camera. It features similar styling to much more expensive cameras
  • With an oversized handgrip
  • And it's a robust and well made solution. The kit lens is particularly impressive. It offers impressive colour reproduction
  • And pin-sharp photographs. Noise is very well contained
  • Even in dark conditions
  • Mak
  • The best HD video Nikon DSLR yet. Compact and light. Swift autofocus. Noob-friendly Guide mode
  • Impeccable image quality up to 1600 ISO and very good up to 3200 ISO
  • 1080p Full HD video
  • Wellmade and pleasant to handle
  • General responsiveness
  • Small
  • Light
  • Guide mode and helpful options for new DSLR users
  • Lightweight yet robust construction
  • Fast and responsive for an entry-level model
  • Reasonably priced
  • Large
  • Well-labelled buttons and controls
  • Built-in 'guide' mode
  • Live View a welcome addition
  • HD video capture
  • Great sensor and processor
  • Robust build
  • Decent value for money
  • Full HD video capture
  • 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 abilite
  • Guide Mode
  • Full HD movie capture
  • Well-handled image quality

The editors didn't like

  • Small-ish handgrip
  • Video not as easy to access and use as on Panasonic and Sony rivals
  • No stereo sound or manual controls for video.
  • The Nikon D3100 is competing in an increasingly crowded market
  • And it struggles to differentiate itself. It's good
  • Yes
  • But there are also impressive options available from Canon
  • Olympus and others. The D3100 also lacks manual controls when filming videos
  • Stopping you from adjusting certain settings.
  • No external mic socket. No manual controls for video. Average screen
  • Screen displays just 230
  • 000 dots
  • ISO Auto
  • Confusing handling
  • Autofocus only with AFS lenses
  • Very warm white balance under halogen lighting
  • Hard to find below £450
  • Handgrip is on the small side
  • Video not as quick or easy to shoot with as other dSLRs
  • Not quite pro-standard build quality
  • Small handgrip
  • Video not as instantaneous or easy to access as Sony’s A33
  • Autofocus makes noise in movie mode
  • Fixed LCD screen
  • No exposure bracketing
  • Pricier than many entry-level models
  • No Depth of Field preview button
  • Limitations to movie capture

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  Published: 2012-01-03, review by: practicalphotography.com

  • Abstract:  Now a year-and-a-half old, the D3100 was the first D-SLR in Nikons lineup to offer full HD video and is built around an APS-C 14.2Mp CMOS sensor, offering a maximum 4608x3072 pixel resolution. ...

 
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  Published: 2011-11-06, Author: Jeremy , review by: reviewed.com

  • Abstract:  Nikon gained significant traction with this years crop of video-capable DSLRs—the Nikon D3100 included. The 1080p video performance was better than previous models, and the features were solid in video mode, but the camera was still not on the same level ...

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  Published: 2011-11-04, Author: TJ , review by: reviewed.com

  • Abstract:  The Nikon D3100 represents the entry point for Nikon's current DSLR lineup, featuring a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor, 2.8fps shooting, and beginner-friendly features such as Nikon's "guide" mode. The D3100 is aimed squarely at those looking to just get into i...

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  Published: 2011-11-04, Author: TJ , review by: reviewed.com

  • Abstract:  The Nikon D3100 (MSRP $699) represents the entry point for Nikon's current DSLR lineup, featuring a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor, 2.8fps shooting, and beginner-friendly features such as Nikon's “guide” mode. This camera aims squarely at those new to intercha...

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  Published: 2011-03-14, review by: computeractive.co.uk

  • Small, light; Guide mode and helpful options for new DSLR users,
  • Hard to find below £450,
  • A small, smart DSLR that's great for beginners, but video capability pushes the price up ...

 
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  Published: 2011-02-09, Author: Nick , review by: digitalartsonline.co.uk

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

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  Published: 2011-02-07, review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • The Nikon 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 a beginner photographer and decent image quality. If you're primarily interested in the D3100 for its new movie making...

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  Published: 2011-02-04, review by: macworld.co.uk

  • Large, well-labelled buttons and controls; Full HD video capture; lightweight yet robust construction; fast and responsive for an entry-level model; reasonably priced
  • Small handgrip; video not as instantaneous or easy to access as Sony’s A33

 
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  Published: 2011-01-22, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Not without flaws, but sumptuous photos and videos at a sensible price make it an unbeatable package ...

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  Published: 2011-01-18, review by: digitalversus.com

  • Impeccable image quality up to 1600 ISO and very good up to 3200 ISO, 1080p Full HD video, Wellmade and pleasant to handle, General responsiveness
  • Screen displays just 230,000 dots, ISO Auto: confusing handling, Autofocus only with AFS lenses, Very warm white balance under halogen lighting
  • The D3100 is a very good entry-level SLR. The low-definition screen costs it a star, but picture quality is excellent and the camera is fast and responsive to use....

 
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