Nikon D3100 vs. Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100 and D3100 both come with their own advantages and disadvantages as well. Here are some list that will help you to decide which camera is suit for you:

Nikon D3100

Resolution and color depth

Nikon D5100 comes with up to 4928 x 3264 pixels, slightly higher than the D3100. Speaking JPG; both support classical JPG images, and pictures in RAW format. The RAW format makes a versatile post-processing of images on the PC since you save the file uncompressed largely takes place.

Sensor

The slightly more expensive Nikon D5100 takes a large 23.6 x 15.6 mm CMOS chip with 16.2 million pixels on it. The difference with the D3100 is marginal: the D3100 offers a 23.2 x 15.5 mm CMOS chip with 14 million pixels.

Light sensitivity

Under limited light conditions, Nikon D3100 processes ISO sensitivity of 100-3200 or 100-12800 for manual control. Nikon 5100 offers: ISO 100-6400 at an automatic setting and 00-25600 with manual adjustments. Values have a significant impact on the noise performance when shooting at night and dawn.

Dimensions and weight

In the case size for taking the two rivals almost anything: the Nikon D5100 is 128 mm x 97 mm x 79 mm and weighs 560 grams, the Nikon 3100 however, 124 mm x 95 mm x 74 mm in size and weighs 50 grams less.

Facilities

Both offer many SLR scene modes, automatic modes and manual settings, just as they were last validated in many Nikon cameras. Nikon 5100 records video better than D3100

Nikon D5100

Overall, the D5100 and D3100 are very similar.

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