Detailed comparison and review of Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm and Nikon D3300. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens | Body only |
Height | 9.6 cm | 9.8 cm |
Width | 12.4 cm | 12.4 cm |
Depth | 7.5 cm | 7.55 cm |
Weight | 455 g | 410 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Red | Black |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Sensor Resolution | 14.2 Megapixel | 24.2 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 14,800,000 pixels | 24,780,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 14,200,000 pixels | 24,200,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit | - |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | - |
PROCESSOR | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Image Processor | EXPEED 2 | EXPEED 4 |
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LENS | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 8 groups / 11 elements | - |
Filter Size | 52 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Features | Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) | - |
FOCUSING | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 11 | 11 |
AE/AF Control | - | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror | Optical - eye-level pentamirror |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 95% | 95% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8x | 0.85x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -1.7 to +0.5 | -1.7 to +0.5 |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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ISO (Max) | 12800 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 6400, ISO auto, ISO 100-3200, ISO 12800 | ISO auto, ISO 25600, ISO 100-12800 |
Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II | Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II |
Exposure Metering Zones | 420 | 420 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, sports mode | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, panorama assist, sports mode |
Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait | Neutral, Vivid, fisheye, illustration, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Toy camera, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Super Vivid, Image Overlay |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
X-sync Speed | 1/200sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 230,000 pixels | 921,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 12 | 12 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | Flash +/- compensation |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Digital Video Format | MOV | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Mono |
Microphone Features | - | Sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Included Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
Image Storage | 4608 x 3072 3456 x 2304 2304 x 1536 |
6000 x 4000 4496 x 3000 2992 x 2000 |
Video Capture | MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps MOV - 640 x 424 - 24 fps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps H.264 - 640 x 424 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 424 - 25 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion | Nikon EN-EL14a Lithium Ion |
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Details | Nikon EN-EL14 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Nikon EN-EL14a Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 550 shots | Photo shooting - 700 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output (19 pin mini HDMI Type C) Composite video/audio output Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
FEATURES | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 3 frames per second | 5 frames per second |
Additional Features | Date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, GPS ready, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, Active D-Lighting technology, face detection, built-in help guide, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, text input to Exif header | Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, GPS ready, highlight point display, Active D-Lighting technology, built-in help guide, in-camera RAW processing, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, distortion control, perspective control, high ISO speed noise reduction |
OTHERS | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D3300 |
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Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, tripod, eyecup, shoe cap | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, neck strap, audio / video cable |
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Software | Nikon ViewNX 2 | Nikon ViewNX 2 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |