Nikon D3000 For Dummies. Explore Book Buy On Amazon. Here's a quick reference guide to the buttons, dials, and other external controls on your D3100. Note that the lens shown is the Nikkor 18–55mm AF-S DX (Vibration Reduction) model sold with the D3100 kit; other lenses may not have the same controls. The Nikon D3100 produced very good detail overall when coupled with a sharp lens such as the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G prime used in the above left crop. RAW vs In-Camera JPEGs As noted above, the Nikon D3100. The D3100 behaves in a very similar fashion to the D3000 before it, with a range of Picture Styles that vary somewhat in contrast. In Standard mode it offers a decent highlight range of about 3 2/3 stops, although it clips to white a little bit more abruptly than higher-end cameras such as the the D7000. Nikon D3100 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR, 55-200mm Zoom Lenses (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) Recommendations Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Double-Zoom Lens Kit with 18-55mm and 55-200mm DX Zoom Lenses (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) The Nikon D3400 takes the lead with a score of 61/100, compared to the Nikon D3100‘s 41/100. Both cameras are DSLR models, announced in 2016 and 2010, respectively. They share similar dimensions, with the D3400 measuring 124 x 98 x 76mm and the D3100 at 124 x 96 x 75mm. Nikon D3100 advantages over Nikon D3500. Bigger pixels. ~ 5.01 vs 3.92 microns. Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal) Has anti-aliasing filter. Filter vs No Filter. Reduces unsightly I am a new photographer (and love it so far!) and I have a Nikon D3100 and a Kit lens (18-55m VR lens). So I really want to take the best possible photo of the moon but I don't really know how because I get so many different responses on what iso and stuff to use, what is your guys advice (Iso, Aperture, Time of day, Shutter Speed, F stop, etc). It is still a good camera but for an added $50 or so you can get a better model such as the D5100. My D3100 is still good as it gets! Wished that the D5100 price dropped when I bought my D3100 though. Seriously, try to consider the D5100 as the price is dropping. Actually the difference is $100 compared to the D3100 if there is a kit lens included. 19Dy.