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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3000

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Nikon D3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3000 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2011
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Succeeded the Canon 1000D
  • Renewed by Canon 1200D
Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D40
  • Updated by Nikon D3100
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3000, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the D3000 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 1100D was unveiled 17 months later than the D3000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the 1100D grades vs the D3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Nikon D3000

 1100D D3000 
ReleasedApril 2011December 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Canon 1100D

 D3000 1100D 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Nikon D3000

 1100D D3000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1100D has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3000 has sizing of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 1100D vs the D3000.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and D3000 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and D3000.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 1100D to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 1100D provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3000 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography information
Nikon D3000 Portrait photography information
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography features
Nikon D3000 Street photography features
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography advice
Nikon D3000 Sports photography advice
51
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (700 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1100D
Travel photography with Nikon D3000
53
good battery life (700 CIPA)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
45
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (500 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3000 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (700 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging details
Nikon D3000 Vlogging details
22
has face detect focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
9
can't record video
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Nikon D3000
 Canon EOS 1100DNikon D3000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 1100D Nikon D3000
Also called EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-04-13 2009-12-11
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4272 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 62
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.1
DXO Low light score 755 563
Other
Battery life 700 shots 500 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $450 $0