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4365 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 4365 reviews of Nikon D3100. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and image quality. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the water proof and control panel. There are some mixed comments about the optics and storage.
usability, price, performance, image quality, portability
memory, control panel, water proof
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D3100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 428 user reviews of Nikon D3100 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and performance. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably.
usability, price, portability, performance, image quality
97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 715 user reviews of Nikon D3100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the performance and image quality. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably.
usability, price, portability, image quality, performance
97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.ca)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Nikon D3100 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and battery. The focus and price also get good feedback, but there are some mixed views about the reliability and shutter. There are some negative views about the performance.
usability, price, focus, battery, image quality
performance
88% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (trustedreviews.com)
Nikon upgrades the best-selling D3000 to create its most fully featured entry level model to date. Is it the most accessible, best value and best performing DSLR in its class?
In summation then, the D3100 feels solidly constructed when gripped in the palm, is fast and responsive, and is capable of some sharp and colourful results thanks to combination of sensor and supplied 18-55mm test lens and is fairly priced. As such the...
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (t3.com)
The Nikon D3100 is Nikon's first DSLR to offer Full HD video and manages to be approachable and user friendly without being too dumbed down
Expert review by : Matthew Richards (techradar.com)
Nikon's 14.2MP D3100 is a great choice for novices and those on a budget
Live View a welcome addition ; HD video capture ; Great sensor and processor ; Robust build ; Decent value for money
Not quite pro-standard build quality
Make no mistake, the Nikon D3000 was a seriously good entry-level camera, fully justifying its position as Europe's top-selling DSLR for the first half of this year.
Expert review by : William Perceval (pocket-lint.com)
Nikon's presence in the entry-level DSLR market has been strong for many years, and following the success of the D60 and D3000 , the latest D3100 amps things up a couple of gears. With a storming features-list that takes advantage of relatively sparse...
Guide Mode, Full HD movie capture, well-handled image quality
Pricier than many entry-level models, no Depth of Field preview button, limitations to movie capture
As a whole the D3100 is an incredibly well-specced DSLR that delivers in droves. For those looking for a first time DSLR purchase, then the other options on the market are either dated or pale in significance by comparison.
Expert review by : Nick Newell, PCWorld.com (techadvisor.co.uk)
Notable new features include 1080p HD video, and continuous autofocus in Live View and movie modes. A smart and simple design aesthetic and clear and helpful Guide Mode combine to make the Nikon D3100 an ideal camera for new DSLR users who want to...
The Nikon D3100 is an entry-level DSLR on the higher end of that category's price range. However, it has a great set of features for a beginner photographer and decent image quality. If you're primarily interested in the D3100 for its new movie making...
Expert review by (stuff.tv)
An entry-level DSLR with high-end HD video skills?
A very solid performer, but lacks a killer feature to make it stand out from the pack
Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)
Thanks to the improvements in features and build quality, the Nikon D3100 has reached a level of quality that surpasses its D3000 predecessor and that of any entry-level DSLR currently available. The addition of Live View, Full HD video, increasing the...
Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (techworld.com)
The Nikon D3100 may only be an entry-level SLR camera, but it's capable of supplying very good image quality and it also has the ability to shoot HD video. It's a comfortable camera to hold and an easy one to use, and its in-built guides allow you to...
While the D3100 is designed to be easy to use and to actually teach the user a little bit about how to use a digital SLR camera, we feel that the interface could stand to be a little better. In particular, the scene modes on the mode dial are only...
Expert review by : Digital Arts (digitalartsonline.co.uk)
Falling into line just above Nikon's other entry-level Nikon D3000 DSLR, the Nikon D3100 has some fresh features that make it a very attractive DSLR option for photographers who are starting out.
Shoots HD video; Autofocus in movie and live view modes; Good image quality for the price; Intuitive controls and guide menu for beginners; Good low light abilites
Autofocus makes noise in movie mode; Fixed LCD screen; No exposure bracketing
Expert review by : Gary Johnson (product-reviews.net)
For many years I have been using a Nikon F60 35mm camera getting some great results in my amateur hands. Late last year I decided to upgrade and get a DSLR, and after trawling the internet for hours decided to stick with Nikon and purchased the D3100...
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