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D3100 vs Df
Quick take: The Df has the highest resolution at 16MP; the D3100 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | D3100Nikon · 2010 | DfNikon · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £35 usedBest | £159 |
| Sensor | 14.2MP APS-C CMOS | 16.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 14.2MP | 16.2MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/24, 720p/30 | No video (stills only) |
| Autofocus | 11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | 39-point phase-detect AF (Multi-CAM 4800); contrast AF with face detection in live view |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 5.5fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~550 shots (CIPA) | ~1400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 505g (with battery)Best | 765g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 124 × 96 × 74.5mm | 143.5 × 110 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots | 3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon F |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, accessory terminal (MC-DC2 / GP-1) | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, accessory terminal |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
D3100
Df
Portrait
5.3/10
5.7/10
Street
5.5/10
5.0/10
Travel
4.9/10
4.6/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
5.1/10
Documentary
3.6/10
3.6/10
Sports & Action
4.3/10
5.1/10
Landscape
3.8/10
4.6/10
Wildlife
4.9/10
5.4/10
Casual
3.4/10
4.9/10
Food
3.8/10
4.2/10
Macro
3.5/10
3.6/10
Architecture
3.9/10
4.6/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
6.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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