Canon 350D vs Nikon D3100

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon 350D and Nikon D3100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and D3100 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 350D was announced 6 years earlier than the D3100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 350D matches up vs the D3100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 350D and Nikon D3100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 350D Gallery and Nikon D3100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 350D enjoys outer dimensions 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 D3100 has proportions of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 350D against the D3100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 350D and D3100 is 70 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 350D and D3100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D3100 to produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older 350D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.