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Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000
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alaScore 91

2471 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2471 reviews of Nikon D3000. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the portability and image quality are on the whole positive. The price and performance are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the optics and video. The control panel and low light performance get mixed opinions.

usability, performance, price, image quality, portability

video, optics

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D3000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon D3000

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 280 user reviews of Nikon D3000 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the lens and performance. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical reviews about the control panel and optics. Reviews are divided on the reliability.

usability, portability, price, performance, lens

video, low-light, optics, control panel

95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon D3000

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 788 user reviews of Nikon D3000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the portability and performance. The image quality and price are also mentioned favorably. There are mixed views on the low light performance and reliability, while many are critical about the video.

usability, price, image quality, performance, portability

video

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Nikon D3000 Digital SLR

 

Nikon's newest entry-level DSLR comes under the spotlight

The Nikon D3000 is pretty much the perfect entry-level DSLR. It offers robust build quality, excellent handling, superior performance and good image quality, while leaving out superfluous gimmicks like video and live view. The Guide mode will help...

Oct, 2009
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Expert review by : Geoff Harris (techradar.com)

Nikon D3000 review

 

Probably the most beginner-friendly DSLR on the market

User friendly ; Feature-rich ; Great ISO performancel ; Sturdy build ; Excellent value

Guide mode needs improvement ; No Live View ; No decent video features ; No ISO button ; Sluggish image preview

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon D3000 DSLR camera

 

With digital SLRs well within the realm of mass-market affordability, what's to stop every family from owning one? Financial penury aside, a perceived uphill learning curve perhaps, and that's where Nikon's latest 10-megapixel entry-level model, the...

Small, lightweight yet sturdy construction, reliable results and responsive in operation, intuitive to use with or without Intelligent Guide deployed

No Live View option, no movies of any description, no built-in anti-shake

Though this DSLR offers a top resolution of "just" 10 megapixels, we found very little difference comparing results with that of a 12MP model. Indeed the D3000’s combination of lens and sensor provides detailed and crisp results for those looking to...

Aug, 2009
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Nikon D3000 review

 

Nikon's latest entry-level DSLR is aimed at noobs and novices. Is it a good first buy or a useless simpleton?

Nothing truly mindblowing here – just another very capable entry-level DSLR that’ll suit first-timers to a tee

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Stuff magazine

 

Nikon's latest entry-level DSLR is aimed at noobs and novices. Is it a good first buy or a useless simpleton?

Nothing truly mindblowing here – just another very capable entry-level DSLR that'll suit first-timers to a tee

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (techadvisor.co.uk)

Nikon D3000 review

 

The Nikon D3000 is an inexpensive digital SLR camera with manual features, but it also packs a useful Guide mode that you can use to change the camera's settings for different scenarios.

The Nikon D3000 isn't designed to 'wow' people, but instead to teach people. It's a digital SLR camera with in-built guides that can help novices select the appropriate shooting mode and settings depending on the style of photo they want to take. It's...

Aug, 2009
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Expert review by : Dave Stevenson (reghardware.co.uk)

Nikon D3000

 

Review It's all very well having a decent printed manual along with your camera, but the 10.2Mp D3000 is the only DSLR to offer a user guide built in to the camera. Flick the mode dial on the top to the Guide position, press the Menu button, and the...

For beginners, the Nikon is a superb choice. Its built-in wizard is extremely useful and offers a huge amount of scope for learning. And, for those who quickly outgrow the basic kit lens, Nikon's range of pro lenses will surely satisfy, for a price....

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by (digitalslrphoto.com)

Nikon D3000 v Samsung NX10

 

Digital SLR v hybrid camera

Panasonic and Olympus have been leading the hybrid charge with their Micro Four-Thirds cameras and are now joined by Samsung with its NX10. In this month's main camera test, we chiefly look at the Samsung NX10 but use it alongside the similarly-priced...

Jun, 2010
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Nikon D3000 Review

 

DSLR sales traditionally enjoy a real surge in the run up to Christmas, with entry-level models in particular being targeted as the ideal Xmas present, making it the perfect time for manufacturers to bring new budget models on to the scene. Nikon's...

As with the Nikon D60 it replaces, the D3000 boasts a 10.2-megapixel resolution, which is on a par with its main rivals and high enough to deliver very good quality A4 prints.

May, 2010
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Expert review by (photographymonthly.com)

Nikon Announces D3000 Price Drop

 

Nikon Announces D3000 Price Drop

The range of compact cameras available in the sub £250 price bracket frequently changes. Therefore Which Digital Camera has invited manufacturers to maintain their own listings in this section only. This includes their own recommendations

Apr, 2010
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