The Nikon D3100 is a perfect beginner DSLR camera for photography in 2020. In this video I talk about how this camera performs and show some example photos t Has phase-detection autofocus for videos. Canon EOS 1000D. Canon EOS 6D Mark II. A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear. has continuous autofocus when recording movies. Pixel area difference: 1.94 µm² (8%) A pixel on Canon Rebel T3 sensor is approx. 8% bigger than a pixel on Nikon D3100. Pixel density. 3.71 MP/cm². 3.99 MP/cm². Difference: 0.28 µm (8%) Nikon D3100 has approx. 8% higher pixel density than Canon Rebel T3. To learn about the accuracy of these numbers, click here. CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies. has a removable battery. Canon EOS 100D. Nikon D3100. The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken. has a rechargeable battery. Canon EOS 100D. Nikon D3100. Has phase-detection autofocus for videos. Canon EOS 600D. Nikon D5100. A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear. has continuous autofocus when recording movies. Canon EOS 600D. 328.56 mm². vs. 332.27 mm². Difference: 3.71 mm² (1%) 500D sensor is slightly bigger than 1100D sensor (only 1% difference). Note: You are comparing cameras of different generations. There is a 2 year gap between Canon 1100D (2011) and Canon 500D (2009). All things being equal, newer sensor generations generally outperform the older. Has a built-in focus motor. Nikon D300. Nikon D3100. The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in. has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack. Canon EOS 700D. Nikon D3100. With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones. has a stereo microphone. Canon EOS 700D. Nikon D3100. A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone. Has timelapse function. LYT4pnh.