Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5100
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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
- Revealed December 2009
- Succeeded the Nikon D40
- Renewed by Nikon D3100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
- Released April 2011
- Earlier Model is Nikon D5000
- Updated by Nikon D5200
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Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon D3000 and Nikon D5100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and D5100 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D3000 was launched 16 months earlier than the D5100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D3000 matches up versus the D5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Nikon D5100
| D3000 | D5100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Nikon D3000
| D5100 | D3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2011 |  | December 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Nikon D5100
| D3000 | D5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5100 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3000 has got exterior dimensions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5100 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D3000 versus the D5100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D3000 and D5100 is 69 and 66 respectively.
Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3000 and D5100.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon D5100 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older D3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5100 Specifications
| Nikon D3000 | Nikon D5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model type | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D5100 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-12-11 | 2011-04-26 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed | Expeed 2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Available lenses | 309 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.52x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 536g (1.18 pounds) | 560g (1.23 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 62 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 563 | 1183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 images | 660 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL9a | EN-EL14 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $0 |
