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Canon 350D vs Nikon D3000

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Nikon D3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3000 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
  • Announced April 2005
  • Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Earlier Model is Canon 300D
  • Replacement is Canon 400D
Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Older Model is Nikon D40
  • Replacement is Nikon D3100
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Canon 350D vs Nikon D3000 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon 350D vs Nikon D3000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 350D (8MP) and the D3000 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 350D was released 5 years before the D3000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 350D grades against the D3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Nikon D3000

 350D D3000 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Canon 350D

 D3000 350D 
AnnouncedDecember 2009April 2005Fresher by 57 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon 350D and Nikon D3000

 350D D3000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 350D comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3000 has specifications of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 350D against the D3000.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 350D and D3000 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 350D and D3000.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D3000 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 350D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3000 sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 350D Portrait photography information
Nikon D3000 Portrait photography information
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (8 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 350D Street photography advice
Nikon D3000 Street photography advice
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 350D Sports photography advice
Nikon D3000 Sports photography advice
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D Travel photography information
Nikon D3000 Travel photography information
47
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (500 per charge)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3000 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 350D
Vlogging with Nikon D3000
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Canon 350D vs Nikon D3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Nikon D3000
 Canon EOS 350DNikon D3000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 350D Nikon D3000
Also called as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2005-04-06 2009-12-11
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3456 x 2304 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 536g (1.18 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 62
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.1
DXO Low light rating 637 563
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $0