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Is the Nikon D3100 good for Portrait Photography?

Nikon D3100
$565.46

Nikon D3100 Portrait Photography Score

GOOD
Nikon D3100 has a score of 67 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Nikon D3100 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Nikon D3100 Review

Nikon D3100 Portrait Photography Detailed Analysis
Large APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) sensor
Large sensors provide shallower depth of field and a nice blurry background for your portrait shots.
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
During a portrait shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Good handling and existence of well placed physical controls on the camera body is very important during portrait shooting. It is faster and more intuitive to change the camera settings with dedicated buttons and knobs instead delving into the menus on the LCD.
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Nikon D3100's 14.0MP resolution is not the best in its class but you can still manage relatively large prints of your portrait shots and crop without losing too much detail.
No Image Stabilization
Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Nikon D3100 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their handheld portrait shots. Currently there are native Nikon F mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Nikon D3100.

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Pentax KAF2 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #163
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Pentax K-50
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Overall Score
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Pentax K-500

Compare D3100 vs K-500

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Pentax KAF2 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #158
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Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
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Compare D3100 vs A58

20 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

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Features
Value for Money
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Overall Score
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