Depends upon what you are looking for..a P520 is a bridge camera..and in no way can it be compared to a DSLR..and that's what the D3100 is. If you are an amateur, u might think about getting the P520, learn to play with the settings and then get a DSLR. However, the difference in price between the two isn't much and The D3100 is an entry level DSLR, which is quiet easy to handle. The only plus point that the P520 has over the D3100 is the 42x zoom..which is equivalent to 24-1000mm..where as with the D3100, you will only get a kit lens of 18-55mm..for a beginner telephoto lens u'v gotta spend some more money to get focal lengths of 70-300mm. Also with the bridge camera you can be complacent while traveling, where as a DSLR will require careful handling. But, purely on the basis of Picture Quality, which is the main component of a camera, the P520 is no match for the D3100. The Choice is yours now.
i have the nikon D3100 and i love it there are so many options etc
The D5100, the new edition of D5000 is the best
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If you are looking for a gadget for photography, go for Nikon D3100. Otherwise, if a laptop is what you need, go for a Macbook. Frankly speaking, these products are totally unrelated. You can take pictures in a Nikon D3100 and transfer them to your Macbook.
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No..! i can't
Nikon DX Lenses, more about this can be found in an owners manual.
Strengths opposed to what? Don't get a D3100. Spend the $50 extra and at least get a D5100 if not a D7000.
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Flash battery grip different lenses
Nikon offs top quality digital cameras to compete with other camera brands. Their line of "Coolpix" is their latest line of digital cameras. Their most expensive digital camera values roughly a thousand dollars which is called Coolpix A.
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