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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3300

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3300 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
  • Older Model is Canon 1000D
  • Later Model is Canon 1200D
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D3200
  • New Model is Nikon D3400
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3300 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and D3300 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 1100D was launched 4 years prior to the D3300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1100D grades against the D3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Nikon D3300

 1100D D3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon 1100D

 D3300 1100D 
ReleasedApril 2014April 2011More recent by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Nikon D3300

 1100D D3300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1100D provides external dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Nikon D3300 has specifications of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1100D versus the D3300.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and D3300 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and D3300.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon D3300 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 1100D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1100D
Portrait photography with Nikon D3300
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography details
Nikon D3300 Street photography details
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (430 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography features
Nikon D3300 Sports photography features
51
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (700 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
68
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (700 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Travel photography camera
53
better than average battery (700 CIPA)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
better than average battery (700 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (430 grams)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1100D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3300
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (700 shots)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3300 as a Vlogging camera
22
supports face detect focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (430 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Nikon D3300
 Canon EOS 1100DNikon D3300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 1100D Nikon D3300
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-04-13 2014-04-21
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4272 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 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
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lb) 430 gr (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 82
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 12.8
DXO Low light rating 755 1385
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 700 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $450 $500