Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300
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![Canon EOS 100D front Canon EOS 100D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-100D/Canon-100D-front.jpg)
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
- Launched July 2013
- Also referred to as EOS Rebel SL1
- New Model is Canon SL2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Released April 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D3200
- Renewed by Nikon D3400
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and D3300 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The 100D was brought out 8 months prior to the D3300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 100D scores vs the D3300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 100D and Nikon D3300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery and Nikon D3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Nikon D3300
100D | D3300 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon 100D
D3300 | 100D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | April 2014 | ![]() | July 2013 | More modern by 8 months |
Common features in the Canon 100D and Nikon D3300
100D | D3300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3300 has measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
See the Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 100D vs the D3300.
![Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 size comparison Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-100D-vs-Nikon-D3300-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and D3300 is 73 and 69 respectively.
![Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-100D-vs-Nikon-D3300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and D3300.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D3300 to offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 100D is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-100D-vs-Nikon-D3300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-100D-vs-Nikon-D3300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D3300 Specifications
Canon EOS 100D | Nikon D3300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 100D | Nikon D3300 |
Also referred to as | EOS Rebel SL1 | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-07-26 | 2014-04-21 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 1 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407 grams (0.90 lb) | 430 grams (0.95 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 24.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | 843 | 1385 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 700 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $499 | $500 |