Canon 1000D vs Nikon Df
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon Df Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Revealed July 2008
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Newer Model is Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Introduced December 2013

Canon 1000D vs Nikon Df Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon 1000D vs Nikon Df, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and Df (16MP) and the 1000D (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The 1000D was manufactured 6 years prior to the Df and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1000D scores vs the Df in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon Df Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1000D and Nikon Df. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1000D Gallery and Nikon Df Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon Df
1000D | Df |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 1000D
Df | 1000D | |||
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Introduced | December 2013 | ![]() | July 2008 | Fresher by 65 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon Df
1000D | Df | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon 1000D vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D comes with outside measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Nikon Df has dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 1000D vs Nikon Df in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1000D versus the Df.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and Df is 70 and 59 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and Df.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1000D because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon Df will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 1000D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1000D vs Nikon Df Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Nikon Df | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 1000D | Nikon Df |
Also called as | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-07-22 | 2013-12-20 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 860.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4928 x 3280 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 502g (1.11 lb) | 760g (1.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | 3279 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 1400 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $160 | $2,747 |