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Canon 350D vs Nikon D3

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Nikon D3 front
Portability
50
Imaging
56
Features
63
Overall
58

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3 Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched April 2005
  • Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Succeeded the Canon 300D
  • Refreshed by Canon 400D
Nikon D3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced April 2008
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3S
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Canon 350D vs Nikon D3 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon 350D versus Nikon D3, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and D3 (12MP) and the 350D (APS-C) and D3 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The 350D was released 4 years before the D3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 350D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 350D matches up vs the D3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Nikon D3

 350D D3 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Canon 350D

 D3 350D 
IntroducedApril 2008April 2005Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution922k115kClearer display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Canon 350D and Nikon D3

 350D D3 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 350D provides outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3 has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 350D compared to the D3.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 350D and D3 is 70 and 50 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 350D and D3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 350D due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D3 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older 350D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3 sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 350D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3 as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (8MP)
63
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 350D Street photography advice
Nikon D3 Street photography advice
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
54
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 350D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3 as a Sports photography camera
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (4,300 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3 Travel photography highlights
47
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
51
better than average battery pack (4,300 shots)
weather sealing
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 350D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (4,300 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 350D Vlogging factors
Nikon D3 Vlogging factors
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Canon 350D vs Nikon D3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Nikon D3
 Canon EOS 350DNikon D3
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 350D Nikon D3
Alternate name EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2005-04-06 2008-04-18
Body design Compact SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2304 4256 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 7 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 1300 gr (2.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 81
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.2
DXO Low light rating 637 2290
Other
Battery life - 4300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $500 $5,450