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Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D5600
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100
41%

Nikon D5600

nikon d5600
Winner!
66%
Nikon D3100
vs
Nikon D5600
Price
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D3100
D5600
Released
2010
2016
Announcement Date
October 01, 2010
November 10, 2016
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
41%
65%
Megapixels
14.8 MP
24.2 MP
Image Resolution
4608 x 3072 px
6000 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.4 x 23.1 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Frame Rate
3 fps
5 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F DX
Nikon F DX
Image Processor
Expeed 2
Expeed 4
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
3,200
25,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
12800
102400
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
11
39
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentamirror)
Optical (pentamirror)
Video
Video
70%
Video
Max Video Resolution
N/A
Full HD
Max Video Dimensions
N/A
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
N/A
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
N/A
MOV
Features
Features
36%
72%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3.2"
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
1,037,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
53%
43%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL14
EN-EL14a
Battery Life
4,500 shots
970 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
67%
84%
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.5 bits
24.1 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.3 EVs
14 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
919
1306
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
1227 reviews
199 reviews
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