Would i like the nikon d3100?

I absolutely love photography but I've only used an iPhone 4, and just some small simple digital cameras. So my question is would I enjoy the Nikon d3100? Is it a good entry level camera?

The Nikon D3100 is an excellent camera, but as with all other fully adjustable cameras, you will need to spend some time learning how to use it if you want to use it other than just a big P&S camera with interchangeable lenses.

What the Nikon D3100 has that is unique is something called Guide Mode. This mode tells you how to use the various features on the camera and it is all on-board the camera

Only you can know if you will like the Nikon D3100.It's a must that you learn a bit about photography and the camera. Take a class, read a book on the basics. If not you will be leaving the camera on "auto" which would be a waste of a few hundred dollars. I say few hundred because if all you want to do is point and shoot and expect dazzling photos you're in for a big surprise. There are point and shoots out there that will take very good photos for anywhere between $200 and $400-.
Only if you want to do the work and learn this camera and basics, then yes go for it. Between reading the basics and asking questions you will do very well.

Would you enjoy using a dSLR? Check yourself. See if you enjoy reading this.

http://www.illustratedphotography.com/basic-photography

All dSLR's are basically the same. If you know how to use one, you can use them all. So what exactly are entry-level cameras? They are handicapped models which are best suited for those who already know what they're doing exactly.

Well we don't know you so that's really hard to answer.

Would you carry a 500g (very light for a DSLR) small camera in order to get better quality, less noise, control over the settings, being able to change lenses, have better video and faster AF? D3100 is a great choice for those who don't want something big but still want a great DSLR.

Here's a DSLR Buying Guide - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2009/11/which-dslr-to-buy/

I like it.

But it is a whole lot different than an iPhone.

It has the capability of taking much better photos than your iPhone, but to get the most out of it, you need to learn some basics about photography.

Otherwise you will be just carrying around a brick sized camera that won't take much better photos than your iPhone. I would see you tiring of that fairly quickly.

But if, as you say - you love photography, if that means you want to learn things like the exposure triangle, composition, lighting, and the other basic principles that makes for a quality photo, then yea, you would like it.

But if you don't take the time to learn these things, the camera will probably just sit on your shelf.

DSLRs are not for everyone. It depends on your interest level.