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Canon 300D vs Nikon D3300

Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon EOS 300D front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Canon 300D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
  • Released September 2003
  • Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
  • Successor is Canon 350D
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D3200
  • Replacement is Nikon D3400
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D3300 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon 300D and Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and D3300 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 300D was unveiled 11 years prior to the D3300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 300D grades against the D3300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Nikon D3300

 300D D3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon 300D

 D3300 300D 
LaunchedApril 2014September 2003Newer by 129 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k118kClearer display (+803k dot)

Common features in the Canon 300D and Nikon D3300

 300D D3300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 300D provides physical measurements 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 D3300 has proportions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 300D vs the D3300.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 300D and D3300 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 300D and D3300.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D3300 to offer you extra detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 300D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 300D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 300D Portrait photography details
Nikon D3300 Portrait photography details
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 300D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Street photography camera
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (430 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 300D Sports photography advice
Nikon D3300 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
68
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery (700 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 300D
Travel photography with Nikon D3300
43
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
67
great battery (700 per charge)
lighter than competition (430g)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 300D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3300 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
great battery (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 300D
Vlogging with Nikon D3300
9
lack of video recording
33
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competition (430 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 300D and Nikon D3300
 Canon EOS 300DNikon D3300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 300D Nikon D3300
Also called as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2003-09-04 2014-04-21
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3072 x 2048 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off 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
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 - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 645 grams (1.42 pounds) 430 grams (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 82
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.8
DXO Low light score 544 1385
Other
Battery life - 700 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $54 $500