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| Product | Nikon D5100 (with 18-55mm VR lens) | Nikon D5200 (with 18-55mm lens, Black) | Canon EOS Rebel T3i (with 18-55mm IS II lens) | Nikon D3100 (with 18-55mm lens, Black) |
| Price | $469.95 to $1,098.00 | $796.95 to $799.99 | $599.00 to $700.00 | $446.95 to $449.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4.5 stars | 5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | April 15, 2011 | Info unavailable | March 7, 2011 | September 1, 2010 |
| Bottom line | Though it doesn't rank first based on any individual aspect of the camera, the Nikon D5100 delivers a solid combination of image quality, performance, features, and design that puts it out in front if you're looking for a well-rounded option under $1,000. | The Nikon D5200 makes a great choice for family and vacation photographers. | For the money, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a great choice for dSLR videographers--though the cheaper T2i can still suffice if you don't need the articulated LCD--and it's a solid choice for creative still shooters. But though the image quality and general shooting performance are top-notch, if you're upgrading to capture sports, kids, or pets, the T3i may not be able to keep up. | A very good entry-level dSLR, the Nikon D3100 delivers excellent photo quality in a body that's streamlined for experienced photographers, but relatively unintimidating for the less advanced. Its only weakness is performance; though solid, it nevertheless lags behind the competition. |
| Type | LCD display - Low Temperature Poly-Silicon (LTPS) - 3 in - Color | LCD display - 3 in | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color |
| Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode with Movie recording | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode with Movie recording | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode with Movie recording | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode with Movie recording |
| Light sensitivity | ISO 100-6400 ISO 12800 ISO 25600 ISO auto | ISO 100-6400 ISO 12800 ISO 25600 ISO auto | ISO auto (100-6400) ISO 100-6400 ISO 12800 | ISO 6400 ISO 12800 ISO 100-3200 ISO auto |
| Optical sensor type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 5 in x 3.1 in x 3.8 in | 5.1 in x 3.9 in x 3.1 in | 5.2 in x 3.1 in x 3.9 in | 4.9 in x 3 in x 3.8 in |
| Weight | 19.8 oz | 17.8 oz | 18.2 oz | 16 oz |
| Lens System | 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR | 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX | 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 II Canon EF-S | 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR |
| Video capture | MOV - 1920 x 1080 - MOV - 1920 x 1080 - MOV - 1920 x 1080 - MOV - 1280 x 720 - MOV - 1280 x 720 - MOV - 1280 x 720 - MOV - 640 x 424 - MOV - 640 x 424 - | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - H.264 - 1280 x 720 - H.264 - 1280 x 720 - H.264 - 640 x 424 - H.264 - 640 x 424 - | MOV - 1920 x 1080 - MOV - 1920 x 1080 - MOV - 1920 x 1080 - MOV - 1280 x 720 - MOV - 1280 x 720 - MOV - 640 x 480 - MOV - 640 x 480 - | MOV - 1920 x 1080 - MOV - 1280 x 720 - MOV - 1280 x 720 - MOV - 1280 x 720 - MOV - 640 x 424 - |
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