Upgrades and add ons for the NIkon D3100

I know this blog is dedicated to the Nikon D3000 and it's features, prices, etc. but I found some great information from nikond3000review.net on the NIkon D3100. Enjoy!

Additional Features & Upgrades Now In The Nikon D3100

• 14MP CMOS sensor – A large step up from the D3000′s out of date 10MP CCD sensor
• 1080p24 video – The D3000 doesn’t have 1080p video and the quality is better than the D5000 and D90
• Autofocus while filming -This is a first for any Nikon DSLR; previously you had to lock focus pre-recording and then tweak it manually
• Live view mode – Comes hand in hand with the new video features
• Automatic chromatic aberration correction – Again this does not exist on the D3000. It’s a big improvement that fixes fringing in your pictures before you save them; it was previously only available with the D90 and D5000
• Customizable function button – Makes life a little easier

Bottom-line: While the D3000 is about $100 – $150 cheaper than the D3100, the addition of a better 14MP sensor and 1080p HD video make the Nikon D3100 a clear choice if you can afford the extra bump in price.

Again, the bottom line says it all, if you can afford the extra bump in price it's a good alternative, however it's basically just as good as the Nikon D3000 for the price.

Nikon D3000 Price Review, thumbs up or down?

I found a great review on Nikon D3000 prices from nikond3000review.net. Here's what they have to say:

Thumbs Up: The Nikon D3000 has solid picture quality and it’s “Guide” mode makes for a great beginner friendly dSLR with step by step instructions that will help point & shoot upgraders learn about their new dSLR and all the great features they should be using.

Thumbs Down: The feature set on the Nikon D3000 is a bit basic (when compared to it’s more advanced cousin, the Nikon D5000), and its successor, the Nikon D3100, now beats the D3000 on just about everything except price.

Bottom Line: If you are looking for a reasonably priced beginner-friendly camera, the Nikon D3000 & Nikon D3100 are great options. (and if you can afford the extra $100-$150, we highly recommend going with the D3100). If you’re looking for a dSLR with more advanced features than take a look at the Nikon D5000.

 

The bottom line says it all, the Nikon D3000 is reasonably priced and beginner friendly!