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D3100 vs D5100?
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<blockquote data-quote="RickSawThat" data-source="post: 43041" data-attributes="member: 8289"><p>Here is something I found online:</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">The first and the most important difference between the D3100 and D5100 is the sensor. Nikon D3100 has a 14.2 megapixel 23.1×15.4mm sensor, while the D5100 has a slightly larger 16.1 megapixel 23.6×15.6mm sensor – the same sensor that is featured on the superb <a href="http://mansurovs.com/nikon-d7000-review" target="_blank">Nikon D7000</a> DSLR.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Nikon D5100′s sensor has a broader ISO range from ISO 100 to 6400 and can be boosted all the way to ISO 25600. Nikon D3100 is a stop lower, from ISO 100 to 3200 and boost up to 12800. The high ISO performance on the Nikon D5100 is also better.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Nikon D5100 has a better dynamic range than Nikon D3100 (according to <a href="http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/en/Camera-Sensor/Compare/Compare-sensors/%28appareil1%29/698%7C0/%28appareil2%29/664%7C0/%28onglet%29/0/%28brand%29/Nikon/%28brand2%29/Nikon" target="_blank">DxOMark.com</a>).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Nikon D5100 records twice more colors than D3100 in RAW (14-bit versus 12-bit).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Nikon D3100 is classified as an entry-level DSLR, while Nikon D5100 is classified as an upper-entry-level DSLR.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">The new Expeed II processor on the Nikon D3100 is capable of full HD (1920x1080p) @ 24 fps (frames per second) with no exposure control, while the D5100 can shoot 1080p at 24, 25 and 30 FPS and allows semi-manual exposure control. Nikon D5100 also has an external microphone jack to record audio.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Nikon D3100 comes with a 230k dot 3″ LCD screen, while Nikon D5100 comes with a 920k dot 3″ swivel LCD screen – the same high resolution screen found on high-end Nikon DSLRs.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Nikon D5100 allows bracketing up to 3 frames, while the D3100 does not have a bracketing feature (a negative for those who <a href="http://mansurovs.com/hdr-photography-tutorial" target="_blank">shoot HDR</a>).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Nikon D5100 has more D-Lighting options, letting users choose between Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low and Off, while D3100 only lets to toggle between On and Off.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Nikon D3100 shoots 3 FPS (frames per second), while Nikon D5100 shoots 4 FPS.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Nikon D5100 has more scene modes and special effects than the D3100.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Nikon D5100 can do in-camera HDR, while D3100 does not have such feature.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Nikon D3100 is a slightly smaller camera than the D5100, measuring 124x96x74.5mm versus 127×96.5×78.7mm<br /> of D5100.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Weight-wise, the Nikon D3100 is approximately 55 grams lighter than the D5100.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Both cameras do not have focus motors and will not autofocus with older non AF-S lenses such as Nikon 50mm f/1.8D.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Both cameras have exactly the same 11 focus point autofocus system with 1 cross-type sensor.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Both cameras have the same EN-EL14 battery, but the D5100 is more efficient and will take up to 660 shots on a single charge, versus 550 on the D3100.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">The price difference between the two cameras is around $200 – the Nikon D5100 kit with the 18-55mm lens retails for $899, while the Nikon D3100 with the same lens is priced at $699.</li> </ol><p><a href="http://mansurovs.com/nikon-d3100-vs-d5100" target="_blank">Nikon D3100 vs D5100</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RickSawThat, post: 43041, member: 8289"] Here is something I found online: [LIST=1] [*]The first and the most important difference between the D3100 and D5100 is the sensor. Nikon D3100 has a 14.2 megapixel 23.1×15.4mm sensor, while the D5100 has a slightly larger 16.1 megapixel 23.6×15.6mm sensor – the same sensor that is featured on the superb [URL="http://mansurovs.com/nikon-d7000-review"]Nikon D7000[/URL] DSLR. [*]Nikon D5100′s sensor has a broader ISO range from ISO 100 to 6400 and can be boosted all the way to ISO 25600. Nikon D3100 is a stop lower, from ISO 100 to 3200 and boost up to 12800. The high ISO performance on the Nikon D5100 is also better. [*]Nikon D5100 has a better dynamic range than Nikon D3100 (according to [URL="http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/en/Camera-Sensor/Compare/Compare-sensors/%28appareil1%29/698%7C0/%28appareil2%29/664%7C0/%28onglet%29/0/%28brand%29/Nikon/%28brand2%29/Nikon"]DxOMark.com[/URL]). [*]Nikon D5100 records twice more colors than D3100 in RAW (14-bit versus 12-bit). [*]Nikon D3100 is classified as an entry-level DSLR, while Nikon D5100 is classified as an upper-entry-level DSLR. [*]The new Expeed II processor on the Nikon D3100 is capable of full HD (1920x1080p) @ 24 fps (frames per second) with no exposure control, while the D5100 can shoot 1080p at 24, 25 and 30 FPS and allows semi-manual exposure control. Nikon D5100 also has an external microphone jack to record audio. [*]Nikon D3100 comes with a 230k dot 3″ LCD screen, while Nikon D5100 comes with a 920k dot 3″ swivel LCD screen – the same high resolution screen found on high-end Nikon DSLRs. [*]Nikon D5100 allows bracketing up to 3 frames, while the D3100 does not have a bracketing feature (a negative for those who [URL="http://mansurovs.com/hdr-photography-tutorial"]shoot HDR[/URL]). [*]Nikon D5100 has more D-Lighting options, letting users choose between Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low and Off, while D3100 only lets to toggle between On and Off. [*]Nikon D3100 shoots 3 FPS (frames per second), while Nikon D5100 shoots 4 FPS. [*]Nikon D5100 has more scene modes and special effects than the D3100. [*]Nikon D5100 can do in-camera HDR, while D3100 does not have such feature. [*]Nikon D3100 is a slightly smaller camera than the D5100, measuring 124x96x74.5mm versus 127×96.5×78.7mm of D5100. [*]Weight-wise, the Nikon D3100 is approximately 55 grams lighter than the D5100. [*]Both cameras do not have focus motors and will not autofocus with older non AF-S lenses such as Nikon 50mm f/1.8D. [*]Both cameras have exactly the same 11 focus point autofocus system with 1 cross-type sensor. [*]Both cameras have the same EN-EL14 battery, but the D5100 is more efficient and will take up to 660 shots on a single charge, versus 550 on the D3100. [*]The price difference between the two cameras is around $200 – the Nikon D5100 kit with the 18-55mm lens retails for $899, while the Nikon D3100 with the same lens is priced at $699. [/LIST] [url=http://mansurovs.com/nikon-d3100-vs-d5100]Nikon D3100 vs D5100[/url] [/QUOTE]
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