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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D3300

Portability
50
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
72
Overall
67

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Older Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
  • New Model is Canon 1D X II
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3200
  • Replacement is Nikon D3400
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D3300 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon 1D X vs Nikon D3300, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and D3300 (24MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and D3300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X was revealed 3 years earlier than the D3300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1D X matches up vs the D3300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Nikon D3300

 1D X D3300 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon 1D X

 D3300 1D X 
AnnouncedApril 2014October 2011Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Nikon D3300

 1D X D3300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X provides exterior dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3300 has proportions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1D X and the D3300.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D X and D3300 is 50 and 69 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X and D3300.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D X with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D3300 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 1D X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography details
Nikon D3300 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Street photography camera
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (430 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography information
Nikon D3300 Sports photography information
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (1,120 shots)
67
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (700 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Travel photography camera
48
environment sealing
MP count good (18 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (1,120 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
67
good battery pack (700 shots)
lighter than others in class (430g)
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Landscape photography camera
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count good (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery (1,120 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (700 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X Vlogging factors
Nikon D3300 Vlogging factors
28
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
lighter than others in class (430 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Nikon D3300
 Canon EOS-1D XNikon D3300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Nikon D3300
Class Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-10-18 2014-04-21
Physical type Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual Digic 5+ Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 61 11
Cross type focus points 41 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 pounds) 430 gr (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 12.8
DXO Low light rating 2786 1385
Other
Battery life 1120 shots 700 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E4N EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at release $5,299 $500