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Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300

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NikonD3100NikonD3300
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2014
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.1 × 15.4 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution14.2 MP24.2 MP
Largest image4608 × 30726000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–3200100–12800
Sensor detail14.2 million effective and 14.8 million total pixels; Nikon DX format with approximately 1.5× lens focal-length equivalent; sensor-cleaning system and Image Dust Off reference dataNikon DX CMOS with 24.16 million effective and 24.78 million total pixels; no optical low-pass filter; approximately 1.5× lens focal-length equivalent; sensor cleaning and Image Dust Off reference data
Image formatsNEF RAW, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape Picture Controls; in-camera RAW processing and retouching12-bit compressed NEF RAW, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; maximum 6000 × 4000 pixels; in-camera RAW processing and retouching
ISO detailISO 100–3200 in one-stop steps; expanded ISO 6400 and 12800 equivalents; Auto ISOISO 100–12800 in one-stop steps, expandable to ISO 25600 equivalent; Auto ISO
Image processorEXPEED 2EXPEED 4
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon F mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst3 fps5 fps
Lens detailAutofocus with AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses; no body autofocus motor for screw-drive lenses. Other compatible AF lenses require manual focus. Non-CPU lenses work in manual exposure without metering; IX and F3AF lenses unsupported; electronic rangefinder requires maximum aperture f/5.6 or fasterNo body autofocus motor for screw-drive lenses. Original US specification lists AF-S and AF-I autofocus; the current Japanese compatibility list also includes AF-P. Non-CPU lenses require manual exposure without metering; IX and F3AF lenses unsupported
AutofocusMulti-CAM 1000; 11 phase-detection points including one cross-type; -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; AF-S/AF-C/AF-A, single-point, dynamic, auto-area and 11-point 3D tracking; AF-assist lamp. Live view uses contrast-detection AF-S/AF-F with face-priority, wide, normal and subject-tracking areasMulti-CAM 1000; 11 phase-detection points including one cross-type; -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; AF-S/AF-C/AF-A, single-point, dynamic, auto-area and 11-point 3D tracking. Contrast-detection live view supports face, wide, normal and subject-tracking areas
Shutter1/4000 to 30 seconds in one-third stops and Bulb; flash sync 1/200 secondElectronically controlled focal-plane shutter; 1/4000 to 30 seconds in one-third stops, Bulb and Time; flash sync 1/200 second
Burst detailApproximately 3 fps under Nikon's manual-focus, S/M, 1/250-second-or-faster test conditions; Japanese specification lists up to 13 RAW, nine RAW plus Fine JPEG or 100 Fine JPEG frames with its specified 4 GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC cardApproximately 5 fps with manual focus, S/M exposure, 1/250 second or faster and other settings at defaults; launch announcement claims up to 100 Fine/Large JPEG or 11 NEF RAW frames under its test conditions
Stabilisation detailOptical VR depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationOptical VR depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100, 20°C, or 13 at manual full output; hot shoe; optional AS-15 adapter for PC syncBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100, 20°C, including manual full output; i-TTL flash control and accessory shoe
Exposure controlsP/S/A/M, Auto, flash-off Auto and scene modes; beginner Guide mode with illustrative assist images. 420-pixel RGB metering with Colour Matrix Metering II, centre-weighted and spot modes; ±5 EV compensation; Active D-Lighting on/offP/S/A/M, Auto, flash-off Auto, scene and special-effects modes; beginner Guide mode; 420-pixel RGB metering with matrix, centre-weighted and spot modes; ±5 EV compensation; Active D-Lighting on/off
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 24 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailH.264 MOV at Full HD 24p, 720p 30p/25p/24p or 640 × 424 at 24p; actual NTSC rates 29.97/23.976. Maximum clip ten minutes. Nikon USA's short movie feature list incorrectly describes 640 × 424 as 30 fps; its detailed table and Japan specify 24p. Continuous contrast-detection autofocus availableH.264 MOV at Full HD 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720p 60p/50p or 640 × 424 at 30p/25p; actual NTSC rates 59.94/29.97/23.976. Japanese technical sheet allows 29 minutes 59 seconds, reduced to 20 minutes at Full HD 60p/50p or three minutes with Miniature Effect; US overview lists a general 20-minute maximum
AudioBuilt-in mono microphone with linear PCM recording; no external microphone inputBuilt-in mono microphone, optional external stereo microphone through 3.5 mm input; adjustable sensitivity and linear PCM audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots230,000921,000
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT, approximately 230000 dots, adjustable brightness; dots count subpixelsFixed 3-inch TFT; approximately 921000 dots in the US, rounded to 920000 in Japan. Japanese sheet specifies 170° viewing angle and approximately 100% coverage; US sheet gives 160°. Dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailPentamirror; approximately 95% frame coverage, 0.8× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity and 18 mm eyepointPentamirror; approximately 95% coverage, 0.85× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity and 18 mm eyepoint
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)550 photographs700 photographs
Body weight455 g410 g
Release detailNikon Japan records sale on 16 September 2010 for the body, single-lens and double-zoom kitsNikon Japan records first sale on 6 February 2014; Nikon announced the camera globally on 7 January 2014. Main date is the confirmed Japanese retail day
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot; compatible Eye-Fi cards supportedOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; UHS-I support for SDHC/SDXC
PortsHi-Speed USB, mini-HDMI Type C, NTSC/PAL analogue video output and accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 remote or GP-1 GPSHi-Speed USB, mini-HDMI Type C, NTSC/PAL analogue video output, 3.5 mm external microphone input and accessory terminal for optional wired remote or GPS; optional infrared remote
Wireless connectionsNo integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GPS; optional GP-1 GPS and compatible Eye-Fi card accessoriesNo integrated Wi-Fi; optional WU-1a wireless mobile adapter; optional GP-1/GP-1A GPS accessories
Battery life detailEN-EL14; approximately 550 CIPA photographs. Nikon USA's later page also lists EN-EL14a compatibilityEN-EL14a rechargeable lithium-ion battery; approximately 700 photographs per charge under CIPA testing
ChargingExternal MH-24 charger; optional EH-5a adapter with EP-5A power connectorExternal MH-24 charger; optional EH-5b AC adapter with EP-5A power connector
DimensionsApproximately 124 × 96 × 74.5 mm from Nikon Japan; Nikon USA's converted inch figures differ slightlyApproximately 124 × 98 × 75.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 455 g body only or 505 g with battery and SD card, excluding body capApproximately 410 g body only or 460 g including battery and SD card, excluding body cap
Materials–Carbon-fibre material and monocoque cover structure described in Nikon's launch announcement
Colours–Black or red in the Japanese range
In the boxEN-EL14 battery, MH-24 charger, DK-5 eyepiece cap, DK-20 eyecup, AN-DC3 strap, BF-1B body cap, BS-1 shoe cover, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM and two ferrite cores for separately supplied USB/audio-video cablesEN-EL14a battery, MH-24 charger, UC-E17 USB cable, EG-CP14 audio-video cable, AN-DC3 strap, BF-1B body cap, DK-25 eyecup and ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

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