In depth comparison and review of Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm and Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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| Lens Included | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens |
| Height | 9.8 cm | 9.6 cm |
| Width | 12.5 cm | 12.4 cm |
| Depth | 7.6 cm | 7.45 cm |
| Weight | 480 g | 455 g |
| Body Material | Carbon fibre reinforced plastic | - |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | Red | Grey | Black |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 3x |
| Navigation | GPS receiver, A-GPS receiver | - |
| SENSOR | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Sensor Resolution | 24.2 Megapixel | 14.2 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 24,780,000 pixels | 14,800,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 24,200,000 pixels | 14,200,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor Features | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, OLPF-less architecture | Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical | Optical |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
| PROCESSOR | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Image Processor | EXPEED 4 | EXPEED 2 |
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| LENS | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX | 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 | 27 - 82.5mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | 28 cm |
| Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) |
| Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
| Lens Construction | 5 groups / 7 elements | 8 groups / 11 elements |
| Filter Size | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Mounting Type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Features | Full-time manual focusing, ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens | Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) |
| FOCUSING | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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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 | 39 | 11 |
| AE/AF Control | 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | - |
| Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Face-priority AF function |
| VIEWFINDER | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Viewfinder Type | Optical - eye-level pentamirror | Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror |
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| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82x | 0.8x |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -1.7 to +1.0 | -1.7 to +0.5 |
| Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| ISO (Max) | 25600 | 12800 |
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| Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 25600, ISO 100-12800 | ISO 6400, ISO auto, ISO 100-3200, ISO 12800 |
| Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) | Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II |
| Exposure Metering Zones | - | 420 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash |
| Shooting Programs | Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, blossom, pet portrait | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, sports mode |
| Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, fisheye, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Toy camera, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Perspective Control, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, HDR Painting, Image Overlay, Quick retouch | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait |
| 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 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | - |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
| X-sync Speed | 1/200sec | 1/200sec |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
| DISPLAY | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Type | 3.2" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Display Format | 1,037,000 pixels | 230,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Rotating | Built-in |
| Display Features | Colour control, display brightness control | Display brightness control |
| FLASH | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 13 | 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 | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | 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 | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | - |
| MEMORY | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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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, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
| Image Storage | 6000 x 4000 4496 x 3000 2992 x 2000 |
4608 x 3072 3456 x 2304 2304 x 1536 |
| Video Capture | 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 |
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 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL14a Lithium Ion | Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion |
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| Details | Nikon EN-EL14a Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Nikon EN-EL14 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 600 shots | Photo shooting - 550 shots |
| CONNECTIONS | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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| Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | - |
| 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 Microphone |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output |
| FEATURES | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 frames per second | 3 frames per second |
| Additional Features | Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, Active D-Lighting technology, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, automatic display brightness adjustment, HDR image enhancement technology, Live View Scene Auto Selector, distortion control, perspective control, no anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, Active D-Lighting bracketing | 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 |
| OTHERS | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, neck strap, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap, audio / video cable | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, eyecup, shoe cap |
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| Software | Nikon ViewNX 2 | Nikon ViewNX 2, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
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