Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D5600
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Nikon D3100
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Nikon D3100
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Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D3100
D5600
Released
2010
2016
Announcement Date
October 01, 2010
November 10, 2016
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Nikon D3100
Nikon D5600
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-CAPS-CFrame Rate
3 fps
5 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F DX
Nikon F DX
Image Processor
Expeed 2
Expeed 4
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum 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
Nikon D3100
Nikon D5600
Video
Max Video Resolution
N/A
Full HDMax 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
Nikon D3100
Nikon D5600
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
Nikon D3100
Nikon D5600
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
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.5 bits
24.1 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.3 EVs
14 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
919
1306
Scores
Nikon D3100
Nikon D5600
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Nikon D3100
Nikon D5600
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