In general, a good camera, many functions, after the d3100 I got used to it quickly, taste plays a big role here, who likes what and who wants to contact which manufacturer of additional equipment. Has some pros: Good output image for a stock lens Rotary display Good ergonomics Good video writing All other pluses, like any DSLR, good autonomy, many settings, etc. Has some cons: The disadvantages are the same as with all DSLRs: Big weight, dimensions, if you want to zoom, go with a telescope