Canon 300D vs Nikon D3100

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon 300D vs Nikon D3100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and D3100 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 300D was introduced 8 years prior to the D3100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 300D matches up vs the D3100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 300D and Nikon D3100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 300D Gallery and Nikon D3100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 300D provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3100 has sizing of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Look at the Canon 300D vs Nikon D3100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 300D against the D3100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 300D and D3100 is 63 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 300D and D3100.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D3100 to produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 300D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.