Canon 450D vs Nikon D3000

Lets look much closer at the Canon 450D and Nikon D3000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the D3000 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 450D was announced 18 months prior to the D3000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 450D grades versus the D3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 450D & Nikon D3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery & Nikon D3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 450D offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3000 has proportions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 450D and Nikon D3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 450D versus the D3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 450D and D3000 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 450D and D3000.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon 450D to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 450D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.