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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3300

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2006
  • Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Older Model is Canon 350D
  • Replacement is Canon 450D
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D3200
  • Successor is Nikon D3400
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3300 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon 400D vs Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and D3300 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 400D was manufactured 8 years before the D3300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 400D grades against the D3300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Nikon D3300

 400D D3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon 400D

 D3300 400D 
RevealedApril 2014October 2006Newer by 91 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 400D and Nikon D3300

 400D D3300 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 400D offers physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3300 has sizing of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

See the Canon 400D vs Nikon D3300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 400D against the D3300.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and D3300 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 400D and D3300.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D3300 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 400D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D3300 Portrait photography highlights
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Street photography camera
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (430 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
68
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (700 shots)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography advice
Nikon D3300 Travel photography advice
47
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
67
great battery pack (700 CIPA)
lighter than competition (430g)
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (700 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 400D
Vlogging with Nikon D3300
9
lack of video recording
33
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
lighter than competition (430 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Nikon D3300
 Canon EOS 400DNikon D3300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 400D Nikon D3300
Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2006-10-14 2014-04-21
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 556g (1.23 pounds) 430g (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 12.8
DXO Low light rating 664 1385
Other
Battery life - 700 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $500