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Canon 300D vs Nikon D3200

Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon EOS 300D front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Canon 300D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
  • Released September 2003
  • Alternate Name is EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
  • Renewed by Canon 350D
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3100
  • New Model is Nikon D3300
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D3200 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 300D vs Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and D3200 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 300D was manufactured 10 years earlier than the D3200 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 300D scores against the D3200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Nikon D3200

 300D D3200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon 300D

 D3200 300D 
RevealedJuly 2012September 2003Newer by 108 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k118kSharper screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Canon 300D and Nikon D3200

 300D D3200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 300D enjoys physical dimensions of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3200 has dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 300D versus the D3200.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 300D and D3200 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 300D and D3200.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D3200 to give greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 300D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 300D
Portrait photography with Nikon D3200
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 300D Street photography advice
Nikon D3200 Street photography advice
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 300D Sports photography features
Nikon D3200 Sports photography features
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
64
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 300D Travel photography information
Nikon D3200 Travel photography information
43
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 300D Landscape photography info
Nikon D3200 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 300D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3200 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
27
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 300D and Nikon D3200
 Canon EOS 300DNikon D3200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 300D Nikon D3200
Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2003-09-04 2012-07-25
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3072 x 2048 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 7 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of display 118 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 645g (1.42 lb) 505g (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 81
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 13.2
DXO Low light score 544 1131
Other
Battery life - 540 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $54 $530