Nikon D3100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR review: specs and price
Nikon D3100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Why is Nikon D3100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR better than the average?
- Battery life (CIPA)?
550 shotsvs435.89 shots - Fastest shutter speed?
1/4000 svs1/3302 s - Shutter lag?
0.28 svs4.79 s - Power-on delay?
0.4 svs0.58 s - Minimum focal length?
18 mmvs24.8 mm - Maximum angle of view?
76°vs66.91° - Minimum focus distance?
0.28 mvs0.34 m - Distortion?
0.3%vs0.43%
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Overall rating
Features
Build quality
6.5/10
2 votes
Video quality
4.0/10
2 votes
Controls
6.0/10
2 votes
Low-light performance
6.0/10
2 votes
Autofocus
5.5/10
2 votes
Design
Type
DSLR
The type of camera.
viewfinder
Optical viewfinder (OVF)
The type of viewfinder that the camera has.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
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The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
screen resolution
230k dots
A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
has a built-in focus motor
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The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
Has a flip-out screen
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Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
weight
455 g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Optics
sensor size
APS-C
One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.
lens mount
Nikon F
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
megapixels (main camera)
14.8 MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
maximum ISO
3200 ISO
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
maximum expanded ISO
12800 ISO
Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.
has sensor shift stabilization
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With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.
The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.
has AF tracking
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With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Videography
video recording (main camera)
1080 x 24 fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
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A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
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When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
has a microphone input
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A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
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With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has a stereo microphone
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A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Has timelapse function
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A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
movie bitrate
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The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Battery
Battery life (CIPA)
550 shots
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
has a removable battery
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The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has a rechargeable battery
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The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a battery level indicator
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An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
battery power
1000 mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Features
supports Wi-Fi
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The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Has Bluetooth
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Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Has dual card slots
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It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.
has pixel shift shot
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The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.
shoots raw
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A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
supports lossless compressed raw
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It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.
Wi-Fi version
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The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
supports a remote smartphone
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This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has an HDMI output
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Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
Miscellaneous
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lens type
Zoom, Standard (Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G VR)
The type of lens.
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Comments
Amilcar
1 year ago
8 / 10
Essential even for non-professionals. Total satisfaction!
Amilcar
1 year ago
8 / 10
A great option for beginners (perhaps the best), very very inexpensive, given the excellent results it delivers and the features it has to offer. It provides everything and more for learning; Allows for great satisfaction in the results of the photos, even for those who are starting and as you grow, you can get everything from this machine, sticking with it for quite a long time. You will only start to miss some features after using it for a long period and fine-tuning your skills, yet still only for some specific applications. This even has a positive side that will make the beginner refine various fundamentals to make up for the absence of some more sophisticated features (which most of the time are only necessary to facilitate professional use, where high performance is required). One of the few that use Nikon's own sensor (other lines use Sony or Toshiba sensors), this pairing brings a plus to the original photo results. Light, small, and practical, great for any occasion, making it worry-free to use (a freedom you don't get with a various-thousand-dollar equipment). Beginners will not be afraid, the more you use it, the more you learn.
Corinna
6 months ago
5 / 10
Probably Doesn't Meet My Requirements
Corinna
6 months ago
5 / 10
The camera is very difficult to operate. However, I am used to Sony.