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D5000 or D3100

There are plenty of discussion on this very topic on other boards. Really depends on what you are planning on using your camera for. For video, probably the 3100, for just photos, either one.
 
The D3100.

It has more pixels, he he.

Nah, I'd get the D3100 cause it does slightly better at higher ISOs, native ISO 100, AF during video mode, 3" screen vs 2.7 LCD, and is slightly smaller and lighter.

The only reason I see for going with the D5000 is if the articulating screen is a must.
 
I thought there was a replacement for the D5000 that is coming out soon?

D3100 vs. D5000

D3100 has a better sensor (Same as D7000)
No Autobracketing although you could do that manually, D5000 has bracketing
Autofocus during video
No swivel screen
Very lightweight and small
 
Kanalua said:
There are plenty of discussion on this very topic on other boards. Really depends on what you are planning on using your camera for. For video, probably the 3100, for just photos, either one.
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Googling didn't really help much. I've read through a couple forums and reviews but I wanted to get a take from those here at AT because I value everyone's opinion.
 
The lens on both kits should be the exact same one. The 18-55mm VR.

While its a great lens its not very "fast", limiting its uses, especially indoors w/moving subject. If you can afford, I'd also pick up the 35 1.8 ($200) and/or an SB-600 (flash).

Oh yeah, and better start reading some books, your best images come when you take control of your camera. Its very overwhelming at first.
 
No, the D3100 does not have the same sensor as the D7000. According to dxomark, the D5000 has better dynamic range at low ISO, while the D3100 has slightly cleaner image at high ISO. Forget the AF during movies, because it's still slow and noisy compared to a camcorder of even a Panasonic GH1.

My main concern with the D3100 is that you can no longer use the cheap wireless remote with it, which is a gross omission IMO.

*Edit: I would rather pick up a D90 because they have come down in price, and offer substantially more capabilities.
 
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