Canon 300D vs Nikon D3500

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 300D vs Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and D3500 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 300D was announced 16 years prior to the D3500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 300D scores versus the D3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 300D and Nikon D3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 300D Gallery and Nikon D3500 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 300D comes with outside measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Nikon D3500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 300D against the D3500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 300D and D3500 is 63 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 300D and D3500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D3500 to result in more detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 300D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.