viscountdriver
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I have a D3100 that I like very much. I have a chance to get a D90 instead. Would it be worth my while? Will I get more out of my photography with the D90?
I have a D3100 that I like very much. I have a chance to get a D90 instead. Would it be worth my while? Will I get more out of my photography with the D90?
Thanks, that helps. I am not interested in video, have never even tried it on the D3100 but would be interested in better image quality
I vote D90Could you get the d90 for cheap? If so, I would rather have the d90, just because of the in body focus motor. Which means you can use AF lenses with it, where on the D3100, you'll have to manual focus.
The D3100:
The D90:
- can do video a lot better (1080p vs 720p) and has auto focus.
- ISO on the d3100 is also better in the upper range (12,800 vs 6,400).
- is lighter (455g vs 620g).
So basically, you're probably not going to get better pics with the D90, and unless you need to use AF lenses, exposure bracketing, or any other of those specific features, I would stay with the D3100.
- can do 4.5fps where the d3100 can do 3fps.
- has exposure bracketing - D3100 does not.
- battery life on the D90 is also better (850 vs 550 shots)
- higher resolution monitor
- can command flashes that have the CLS system, which is useful if you want to remote control a flash.
You wont get better image quality with the D90. If you want better image quality I would spend your money on better glass. What you will get is better build and far better scope for user alterations etc The D90 is a far more serious camera than a D3100.Thanks, that helps. I am not interested in video, have never even tried it on the D3100 but would be interested in better image quality
Sorry to jump into this discussion, but it may be relevent to the poster's question. I have the opportunity to make an even swap for my 3100 and someone's D90. They want the higher quality video, which is something that I rarely use. I am getting more into photography and I really like the idea of having more choices of lenses to buy. What would you do?