Canon 550D vs Nikon D3000

Here, we are comparing the Canon 550D and Nikon D3000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and D3000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 550D was released 4 months after the D3000 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 550D matches up versus the D3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 550D & Nikon D3000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 550D Gallery & Nikon D3000 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 550D provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Nikon D3000 has sizing of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 550D compared to the D3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 550D and D3000 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550D and D3000.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 550D to render more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.