About to buy a new nikon camera.not sure which one to get?

Okay, so i've been wanting a nikon for like ever.i've had my eye on; Nikon D5100 and Nikon D3100, which one should i get?

The D7000 believe me save the extra and go for it

Flip a Coin.

Heads - Get the D5100

Tails - Get the D3100

I think Nikon D5100 is the better choice. Read this review and you will know why:

http://www.amazon.com/...LR8A4H60T/

I can compare the 2 in detail for you.

Advantages of the Nikon D5100 over Nikon D3100:

1.Significantly better image quality 80.0 vs 67.0
2.Significantly lower noise at high ISO 1 183 ISO vs 919 ISO
3.More dynamic range 13 EV vs 11, 3 EV
4.Much higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 230k dots
5.Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
6.Better color depth 23, 5 bits vs 22, 5 bits
7.Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
8.Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
9.Higher true resolution 16.1 MP vs 14.2 MP
10.Better maximum light sensitivity 6, 400 ISO vs 3, 200 ISO
11.Better boost ISO 25, 600 ISO vs 12, 800 ISO
12.Longer battery life 660 shots vs 550 shots
13.Larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs APS-C 23.1x15.4mm
14.Shoots faster 4 fps vs 3 fps

From what i found, best price for Nikon D5100:

http://www.amazon.com/...004V4IWKG/

From what i found, best price for Nikon D3100:

http://www.amazon.com/...003ZYF3LO/

D3100 vs. D5100:
The D3100 is an EXCELLENT camera so if you only have $550 to spend total on camera and lens then go out and buy this camera. You won't regret it. If you're considering spending more money, here's what you'll get from the D5100 in comparison:

-Better performance in low light situations.
-A higher resolution screen on the back of the camera so you can see your images more clearly and make out if they actually turned out well.
-An external mic jack. (If you're planning on shooting video with an external mic, you'll want the D5100 over the D3100.)
-A flip out screen (handy if you want to put your camera anywhere but at your eye level and be able to see what your camera is about to capture before you shoot it)
-Faster continuous shooting. If you're often shooting sports or any fast moving subject, continuous shooting allows you to capture multiple images in a single second. The D3100 shoots at three frames per second whereas the D5100 shoots at four frames per second.
-Higher ISO options. The D5100 offers one more stop of ISO than the D3100 does. If you don't know what ISO means (or what a stop is) just know that this allows you to more easily shoot images in low-light situations.
-Longer battery life. The D5100's battery will last 20% longer than the D3100