Nikon D3100
The D3100 was introduced to target mainly at people who have only started to pick up photography, or at people who likes taking videos but do not have the money to spend.
It is to replace the D3000, and surely the old D5000. It has kept the same 11-point autofocus system, but upgraded the video features in the Nikon world to full HD, 1080/24p, or 720/30p video options. As with the D3000, the burt rate is still 3 frames per second, packed into a small, lightweight plastic body.
The D3100 is the world's first DSLR to have continuous video autofocus, where all other DSLRs are not able to do so. It also allows a maximum of 20 minute cap on uninterrupted recordings, which may excite a number of video freaks. To place this new camera under the D7000, this camera does not feature an external mic input for stereo recording. The onboard mic only does mono recording.
The D3100 is designed to mainly replace the D3000, but the upgrade is not significant. If you are really into video, go with Canon 550D or 7D which is potentially 'the-best' DSLR for video at the market now.
It is to replace the D3000, and surely the old D5000. It has kept the same 11-point autofocus system, but upgraded the video features in the Nikon world to full HD, 1080/24p, or 720/30p video options. As with the D3000, the burt rate is still 3 frames per second, packed into a small, lightweight plastic body.
The D3100 is the world's first DSLR to have continuous video autofocus, where all other DSLRs are not able to do so. It also allows a maximum of 20 minute cap on uninterrupted recordings, which may excite a number of video freaks. To place this new camera under the D7000, this camera does not feature an external mic input for stereo recording. The onboard mic only does mono recording.
The D3100 is designed to mainly replace the D3000, but the upgrade is not significant. If you are really into video, go with Canon 550D or 7D which is potentially 'the-best' DSLR for video at the market now.
Who should buy this camera?
If you are really on a budget, this is the camera you want to look at. If you have more to spend, skip this and get the D7000. This D3100 is mainly for entry-level people to photography, who will need only some basic features to keep them entertained, and train themselves with skills and finally upgrade.
If you already own the D3000, don't bother upgrading to this D3100. It is hardly a good upgrade. What real differences are the live-view, video, and higher ISO performance (don't think it will perform very well in high ISO). If these features are not needed for you, keep you good trusty D3000, and wait for the next time when Nikon releases another couple of new cameras. Anyway, the D3000 is already a new camera, and it will be a little too soon for anyone to upgrade to the D3100.
If you already own the D3000, don't bother upgrading to this D3100. It is hardly a good upgrade. What real differences are the live-view, video, and higher ISO performance (don't think it will perform very well in high ISO). If these features are not needed for you, keep you good trusty D3000, and wait for the next time when Nikon releases another couple of new cameras. Anyway, the D3000 is already a new camera, and it will be a little too soon for anyone to upgrade to the D3100.
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