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The Nikon D3100 is a digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) in the Nikon D-series. The Nikon D3100 is an entry-level camera that uses a DX-sensor format, which is smaller than a 35mm film frame.[1]

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What is it?

The Nikon D3100 is a DSLR camera model within the Nikon D-series, a line that Nikon produces. The D3100 is a consumer-oriented camera, positioned within Nikon's entry-level DSLR offerings. It uses a DX-sensor format, which is smaller than a 35mm film frame.

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging1

Camera type
Digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR)[1]
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Configuration & options2

Sensor format
DX format (APS-C-size sensor, approximately 2/3 the size of a 35mm film frame)[1]
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Product line
Nikon D-series[1]
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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the D3100 are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the D3100 are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the D3100 are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the D3100 are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the D3100 is not on record.

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  1. [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
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