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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: 2010-08-19, review by: digicambuyer.co.uk

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  Published: 2010-01-01, review by: amateurphotographer.co.uk

  • Thanks to the improvements in features and build quality, the Nikon D3100 has reached a level of quality that surpasses its D3000 predecessor and that of any entry-level DSLR currently available. The addition of Live View, Full HD video, increasing the...

 
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  Published: 2016-10-17, Author: Jo , review by: lifewire.com

  • The Nikon D3100 is a hard camera to beat, and, while the Canon T3 provides close competition, it doesn't quite cut the mustard! The D3100 isn't perfect, as I've discussed here, but in terms of image quality and ease of use for beginners, it's pretty unbea...

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

  • 2011 was an impressive year for Nikon's video-capable DSLRs, as the company went to great lengths to improve both video performance and features on its new cameras. For this reason, the D3100 is much better than Nikon's older DSLRs that shot video—...

 
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  Published: 2011-11-04, review by: digitalcamerainfo.com

  • The Nikon D3100 is a solid entry-level DSLR that is aimed squarely at those looking for an easy-to-use camera that offers affordable performance and interchangeable lenses. It’s a lightweight camera that handles well, offers a great deal of control, a...

 
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  Published: 2011-08-08, Author: Loyd , review by: maximumpc.com

  • Lightweight and compact; low cost; good lowlight performance.
  • Body balance feels awkward; limited manual (but builtin guide is useful)

 
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  Published: 2011-04-01, review by: shutterbug.com

  • Abstract:  The Nikon D3100 ups the D3000’s megapixel ante from 10.2 megapixels to 14.2, adds Live View, video capture, and support for all functions of AI-P Nikkor lenses except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II. For a comparison of the major features o...

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  Published: 2011-03-31, review by: cameragearguide.com

  • Very good image quality, Excellent ergonomics and build, Easy to use,
  • Lacks exposure bracketing, Poor Live View implementation, Low resolution LCD
  • In several regards the Nikon D3100 is a very compelling choice for both inexperienced photographers looking to move up to their first DSLR camera, and for slightly more skilled photographers simply looking for an affordable entry into the Nikon DSLR st...

 
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  Published: 2011-03-01, Author: Elias , review by: techworld.com

  • While the D3100 is designed to be easy to use and to actually teach the user a little bit about how to use a digital SLR camera, we feel that the interface could stand to be a little better. In particular, the scene modes on the mode dial are only ind...

 
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  Published: 2011-02-23, review by: Neocamera.com

  • The Nikon D3100 is an excellent option for new DSLR owners. At the same time, it gives users access to the second largest lens lineup of the industry. The headline video feature of the D3100 may not be as hot as we expected but it does not take anythi...

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