Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D610

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon D3100 versus Nikon D610, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the D3100 (14MP) and D610 (24MP) and the D3100 (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The D3100 was brought out 3 years before the D610 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D3100 scores against the D610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3100 & Nikon D610. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D3100 Gallery & Nikon D610 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3100 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Nikon D610 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D3100 against the D610.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3100 and D610 is 68 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3100 and D610.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D3100 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon D610 will give extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged D3100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.