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Is the Nikon D3100 good for Landscape Photography?

Nikon D3100
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Nikon D3100 Landscape Photography Score

POOR
Nikon D3100 has a score of 38 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape Photography is important for you, we strongly recommend you to consider the Alternative cameras listed at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Nikon D3100 Review

Nikon D3100 Landscape Photography Detailed Analysis
Live-view
Making fine focus adjustments using live view is more precise than doing it with a viewfinder.
Large APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) sensor
Large sensor in Nikon D3100 ensures a good low light image quality compared to smaller sensors, and it also provides higher pixel quality compared to smaller sensors.
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Nikon D3100's 14.0MP resolution is not ideal for landscape photography but you can still achieve large prints with good framing and technique.
No Environmental Sealings
Landscape photographs are taken outdoors and you should be prepared for all kind of weather conditions.

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Nikon D3400

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24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #267
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #86
Nikon D3400
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Nikon D5600

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24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #145
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #40
Nikon D5600
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Value for Money
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Nikon D5300

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24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #175
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #47
Nikon D5300
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Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
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Nikon D3500

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24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #272
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #90
Nikon D3500
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Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
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Nikon D5500

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24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #144
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #34
Nikon D5500
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