My friend has a camera two classes higher than our D3100 and he has a D5100; I can say with full confidence that his camera is not even slightly better, except for bringing it closer, so if you choose a camera for that kind of money, then I advise this one and don't think twice about buying it. The photos are high-quality, clear, it chooses the mode itself, the focus is hurt, and my friend has a camera two classes higher than our D3100 and