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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3100

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Nikon D3100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3100 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2006
  • Other Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Old Model is Canon 350D
  • Later Model is Canon 450D
Nikon D3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 124 x 96 x 75mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3000
  • New Model is Nikon D3200
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 400D and Nikon D3100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and D3100 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 400D was launched 5 years earlier than the D3100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 400D matches up vs the D3100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Nikon D3100

 400D D3100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Canon 400D

 D3100 400D 
LaunchedDecember 2010October 2006Newer by 50 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon 400D and Nikon D3100

 400D D3100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 400D has got physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Nikon D3100 has sizing of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 400D versus the D3100.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and D3100 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and D3100.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D3100 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 400D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3100 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography info
Nikon D3100 Portrait photography info
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 400D
Street photography with Nikon D3100
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 400D
Sports photography with Nikon D3100
40
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography details
Nikon D3100 Travel photography details
47
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D Landscape photography information
Nikon D3100 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D3100 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
27
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Nikon D3100
 Canon EOS 400DNikon D3100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 400D Nikon D3100
Also called EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-10-14 2010-12-21
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.1 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 355.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3888 x 2592 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 gr (1.23 lbs) 505 gr (1.11 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 124 x 96 x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 67
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.3
DXO Low light score 664 919
Other
Battery life - 550 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $565