| Sensor |
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| Effective Pixels: | 14.2 million |
| Total Pixels: | 14.8 million |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Size: | 23.1 x 15.4 mm |
| Crop Factor: | 1.5x the lens focal length (Nikon DX format) |
| Sensor Cleaning: | Image sensor cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) |
| Lens |
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| Included Lens: | • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
• Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED |
| Optical Zoom: | 11.1x with two lenses combined |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Aperture: | Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6 for 18-55mm VR lens; f/4-5.6 for 55-200mm VR lens |
| Autofocus: | yes |
| Filter Size: | 52mm |
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Lens Compatibility: | AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported. Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus. |
| Display |
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| LCD Size: | 3.0" |
| LCD Type: | TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
| LCD Pixels: | 230K Dot |
| LCD Coverage: | Not specified |
| Viewfinder Type: | Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage: | Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical |
| Focus |
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| Autofocus Points: | 11 Area TTL |
| AF Assist Light: | Yes |
| Continuous Autofocus: | Yes, available |
| Shutter |
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| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 to 1/4000 sec (1/3 EV steps) |
| Bulb Shutter Setting: | Yes |
| Flash Sync Speed: | Up to 1/200 sec |
| Flash |
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| Flash Modes: | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye correction, and rear curtain with slow sync |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 1/3 steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Yes, hot shoe |
| Exposure Control |
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| Exposure Modes: | Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]); scene modes (portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) |
| Exposure Compensation: | -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Exposure Bracketing: | No |
| Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Metering Range: | EV 0 to 20 (matrix or center-weighted metering); EV 2 to 20 (spot metering). |
| ISO Sensitivity: | ISO 100 to 3200 in steps of 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 6400 equivalent) or toapprox. 2 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 12800 equivalent). |
| Auto ISO Options: | Available |
| White Balance Modes: | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning. |
| Shooting Specifications |
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| Shutter Release Modes: | Single frame, continuous, self-timer, quiet shutter release |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution: | Up to 3 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values) |
| Scene Modes: | Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait |
| Face Detection: | Yes |
| Panorama Mode: | No |
| Image Stitching: | No |
| HDR Mode: | No |
| Remote Control Option: | Yes, compatible with MC-DC2 (available separately) |
| Playback Specifications |
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| Playback Functions: | Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters) |
| In-Camera Image Editing: | Not specified |
| Video Specifications |
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| Video Resolutions: | • H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding.
• 1,920 x 1,080 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps).
• 1,280 x 720 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps).
• 1,280 x 720 (25p): 25 fps.
• 1,280 x 720 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps).
• 640 x 424 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps). |
| Audio: | Linear PCM; Built-in monaural microphone |
| Video Frames Per Second: | 24p; 25p; 30p. See resolutions above for further detail. |
| Connectivity |
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| Computer Interface: | Hi-Speed USB |
| Video Out: | NTSC, PAL; Type C mini-pin HDMI connector |
| Audio Out: | Not specified |
| Included Software: | ViewNX 2 software included |
| Media Storage |
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| Internal Memory: | None |
| Compatible Memory Cards: | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Image File Formats: | • NEF (RAW)
• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression
• NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats |
| Video File Formats: | MOV |
| Power |
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| Included Battery: | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 |
| Battery Life (Images): | Not specified |
| Physical Specifications |
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| Tripod Socket: | 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
| GPS: | None included. GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately). |
| Package Contents |
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| Nikon D3100 DSLR Body |
| EN-EL14 Battery |
| MH-24 Battery Charger |
| DK-5 Eyepiece Cap |
| DK-20 Rubber Eyecap |
| AN-DC3 Camera Strap |
| BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover |
| BF-1B Body Cap |
| ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens |
| Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED |
| DSLR Bag |
| (2) 4GB SDHC Cards |
