Nikon D5100 or D3100?
Dec 31, 2011 10:34:51 #
I'm looking to upgrade and have been looking at both of these. Which one would you recommend?
Dec 31, 2011 10:35:36 #
emmyweez wrote:
I'm looking to upgrade and have been looking at both of these. Which one would you recommend?
Nikon D5100 or D3100?
Dec 31, 2011 11:46:33 #
Jan 1, 2012 09:06:05 #
emmyweez wrote:
Nikon D5100 or D3100?
emmyweez wrote:
I'm looking to upgrade and have been looking at both of these. Which one would you recommend?
Nikon D5100 or D3100?
My money is on the D5100, been using it since July, and about 5000 shots later, I'm still loving it.
Just a couple of recent spur of the moment shots. The building
was taken through the windshield at 35mph and single handed.
I wasn't expecting the heron at all.
Jan 1, 2012 09:12:28 #
Jan 1, 2012 13:28:03 #
It depends on how much you want to spend. They both do about the same thing. I have a D3100 and really like it. Although as MT said the D5100 has a bit better sensor and is a 16MP wher as the 3100 is a 14MP. Personally at that size, I don't think it makes much difference unless you are blowing up pictures to more than 20X30. The D5100 does have a tilt screen also.
You can also use the extra money to get youself a nice zoom. Say a 55-200VR or my favorite the 55-300VR. Don't forget extra batteries.
Good Luck and Happy New Year.
You can also use the extra money to get youself a nice zoom. Say a 55-200VR or my favorite the 55-300VR. Don't forget extra batteries.
Good Luck and Happy New Year.
Jan 1, 2012 13:58:39 #
I agree with the others, the D5100 is probably the best buy for the $. I got my oldest daughter one for her B-Day (and Xmas) and it is an amazing camera. I have a D7000 and for general picture taking the D5100 is probably a better camera. Same or similar 16MP advanced Sony CMOS sensor as the D7000. The D7000 does not have the movable view screen, the D5100 does....big advantage in my book. IMO get the best body you can afford, and stay with to learn. Chances are your lens purchases will outpace your body investment in a short time, so go with the D5100.
Jan 1, 2012 14:03:40 #
Here is a website that might help. I have the D3100 a very small camera and I love it, but it depends on what you are looking for and remember visit your camera store and actually hold the camera before making a decision.
Good Luck
http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D5100-vs-Nikon_D3100
Good Luck
http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D5100-vs-Nikon_D3100
Jan 1, 2012 14:21:23 #
mawyatt wrote:
I agree with the others, the D5100 is probably the... (show quote)
I concur. I went through a similar transition. Started with the 3100, then the 5100 a month later and now the 7000. I traded the 3100 when I bought the 5100 and have loved its performance. I just treated myself to the D7000 last week along with a couple of new lenses but I kept 5100, at least for now, particularly since I anticipate making use of the variable angle screen for movie making.
Jan 1, 2012 23:25:23 #
Jan 2, 2012 22:12:31 #
I have D3100. Just found out there is not a wireless cable release for the D3100 at this time. When I asked Nikon if one was coming I got an answer box that would not open up. And I believe there are some lens that you can use with most Nikons except the D3100. Other than that it it a great camera.
Jan 3, 2012 14:04:44 #
D5100 no question,wont need to upgrade for long time cause it will do so much...IQ and sensor nearly if not same as D7000
Jan 3, 2012 14:25:17 #
The D5100 is better overall than the D3100, but $300 better I'm not sure. A tiltable moveable screen isn't that important to me as I don't really do video.(may try someday)
I have the D3100(my first DSLR) also, and for the money difference, I didn't upgrade to the D5100. And yes for that difference in price, I got the 55-300 VR lens. But I will upgrade for the D7100 when and if it ever gets released. Now that I know more about whats available out there.
I have the D3100(my first DSLR) also, and for the money difference, I didn't upgrade to the D5100. And yes for that difference in price, I got the 55-300 VR lens. But I will upgrade for the D7100 when and if it ever gets released. Now that I know more about whats available out there.
Jan 4, 2012 01:34:10 #
I got my D5100 6 weeks ago and am soooo in love with it I don't have nothing but good to say about it. I would recommend it to anyone.
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