Nikon D3100 DSLR Camera Body
- 14.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, Nikon F mount
- Body only, no lens in the box
- FHD 1080p video, AVC and MPEG-4 capture
- 11 autofocus points, continuous servo AF available
- 3 fps continuous shooting
- ISO 100 to 51200 expanded range as listed
- 3 inch screen with Live View, optical viewfinder
- 455 g body weight
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light Nikon body for someone who already owns F mount glass and wants stills plus full HD clips. It ships with no lens and no warranty, so the lens has to come from elsewhere.
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ASIN: B00403MGLOModel: D3100Category: DSLR Cameras
Overview
Shooting with the Nikon D3100 means pairing an APS-C CMOS body with a Nikon F mount lens you supply, since this kit box ships without one. Framing happens through an optical viewfinder or the rear screen in Live View, and the body records stills and full HD video.
Owners of Nikon F lenses get a light, simple body with RAW capture, a built-in flash and guided scene modes. The weak spots are the slow burst rate and the small number of focus points, which limit fast action. As an international version, it carries no warranty.
Who it's for
Travel, family events and learning manual exposure on a light camera are where this body earns its place. Sports shooters and buyers expecting a lens or warranty support should look at a kit that includes both.
Pros and cons
- Light body for an interchangeable lens camera
- Shoots RAW and JPEG
- Full HD video recording
- Built-in flash with slow sync and rear curtain
- No lens included
- No warranty on this international version
- Slow burst rate for action
- Few autofocus points for moving subjects
Performance notes
Image quality comes from the APS-C CMOS sensor and whatever lens is mounted, so lens choice governs sharpness more than the body does. Tracking depends on a small set of focus points and continuous servo mode, which follows walking subjects but loses fast ones. The modest burst rate limits how many frames land around a peak moment.
Specifications
| Brand | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Model | D3100 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Bit depth | 12 Bit |
| Weight | 1 pound |
| Screen size | 3 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Iso range | 100 to 51200 (expanded) |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F |
| Wireless | EyeFi Card Support |
| Included components | |
| Lens included | No, body only |
| Other details | |
| Autofocus points | 11 |
| Focus mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Continuous shooting | 3 fps |
| Video resolution | 1080p |
| File format | JPEG, Raw |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Self timer | 10 seconds |
| Video format | AVC, MPEG-4 |
| Built in flash | Yes |
| Live view | Yes |
| Sensor | 14.2 MP APS-C CMOS |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Nikon D3100 have built-in Wi-Fi?
The listing names EyeFi as its wireless technology, meaning wireless transfer relies on an EyeFi memory card. No built-in Wi-Fi is listed.
Does the Nikon D3100 kit box include a lens?
No. This is the body in its kit box with no lens included, so you need a Nikon F mount lens before you can shoot.
Does the D3100 shoot RAW files?
Yes. It saves JPEG and RAW files, with a 12 bit depth listed.
Is there a warranty on this D3100?
No. It is the international version and the listing states no warranty.