Nikon D3100

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    Highlights

    • 14 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
    • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandNikon
    ModelD3100
    Predecessor ModelNikon D3000
    Successor ModelNikon D3200
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeDSLR
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor FormatDX
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions23.1 x 15.4 mm
    Total Pixels14.8 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels14 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 3,200
    Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
    Photo
    ProcessorEXPEED 2
    Max Image Resolution4608 x 3072
    Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2304 x 1536
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
    Timelapse Recording
    White BalanceAuto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual(up to 5 values can be stored), Fine tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
    Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
    On
    Off
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
    AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
    Number of Focus Points11
    Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
    Optics
    Lens MountNikon F
    Crop Factor1.5x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
    Screen
    Screen TypeFixed
    Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution230k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
    Viewfinder Coverage95%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
    Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps
    Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    Red-Eye
    Slow
    Red-Eye Slow
    Rear curtain
    Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
    Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Average
    Exposure ModesAuto modes (auto, auto [flash off ]), Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
    Metering Range0 to +20 EV
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
    Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO919
    DxO Color Depth22.5
    DxO Dynamic Range11.3
    DxO Overall Score67
    Video
    Movie File FormatMOV
    Internal Recording ModesYes
    Interval Recording
    Video FormatsMPEG-4
    Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Mini Type C
    Speaker
    Built-in MicrophoneMono
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control Optional
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
    Operating Humidity0 to 85%
    Physical
    Dimensions124 x 96 x 75 mm (4.88 x 3.78 x 2.95")
    Weight (inc. batteries)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackEN-EL14
    Battery Life550 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Other
    Self Timer
    Orientation Sensor
    Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
    Airflow Control System
    Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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