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| Price | $335 to $580 at 10 stores | $599 to $848 at 14 stores | $446 to $698 at 9 stores | $796 to $799 at 9 stores |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars Very good | 3.5 stars Very good | 3.5 stars Very good | 4.0 stars Excellent |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews | 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews | 4.0 stars out of 24 reviews | 5.0 stars out of 1 review |
| Release date | April 01, 2011 | March 07, 2011 | September 01, 2010 | November 06, 2012 |
| The Bottom Line | Though it's a perfectly fine entry-level camera, there are better options for the money than the Canon EOS Rebel T3. | 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. | The Nikon D5200 makes a great choice for family and vacation photographers. | Basic specs |
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| Type | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color | LCD display - 3 in |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 5.1 in x 3.1 in x 3.9 in | 5.2 in x 3.1 in x 3.9 in | 4.9 in x 3 in x 3.8 in | 5.1 in x 3.9 in x 3.1 in |
| Lens System | 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 II Canon EF-S | 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 |
| Optical sensor type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Light sensitivity | ISO auto (100-6400) ISO 100-6400 | ISO auto (100-6400) ISO 100-6400 ISO 12800 | ISO 6400 ISO 12800 ISO 100-3200 ISO auto | ISO 100-6400 ISO 12800 ISO 25600 ISO auto |
| Video capture | MOV - 1280 x 720 - MOV - 1280 x 720 - | 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 - | 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 - |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Info unavailable | Lithium ion | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 17.5 oz | 18.2 oz | 16 oz | 17.8 oz |
| 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 |
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