Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D780

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon D3100 versus Nikon D780, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the D3100 (14MP) and D780 (25MP) and the D3100 (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The D3100 was announced 10 years before the D780 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D3100 grades versus the D780 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3100 & Nikon D780. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D3100 Gallery & Nikon D780 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3100 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Nikon D780 has sizing of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D3100 and the D780.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D3100 and D780 is 68 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3100 and D780.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D3100 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon D780 will produce extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D3100 will be behind in sensor tech.