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Canon 650D vs Nikon D3300

Portability
65
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Succeeded the Canon 600D
  • Later Model is Canon 700D
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D3200
  • New Model is Nikon D3400
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Canon 650D vs Nikon D3300 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon 650D vs Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and D3300 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 650D was unveiled 20 months prior to the D3300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 650D matches up versus the D3300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Nikon D3300

 650D D3300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon 650D

 D3300 650D 
IntroducedApril 2014August 2012More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Canon 650D and Nikon D3300

 650D D3300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 650D offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Nikon D3300 has measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 650D vs Nikon D3300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 650D against the D3300.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and D3300 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 650D and D3300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D3300 to offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older 650D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography information
Nikon D3300 Street photography information
69
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (430 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography info
Nikon D3300 Sports photography info
58
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
68
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (700 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon 650D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Travel photography camera
64
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
67
great battery life (700 shots)
lighter than competition (430g)
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D Landscape photography details
Nikon D3300 Landscape photography details
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (700 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D Vlogging advice
Nikon D3300 Vlogging advice
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
33
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competition (430 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 650D vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Nikon D3300
 Canon EOS 650DNikon D3300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 650D Nikon D3300
Alternative name EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-20 2014-04-21
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 575g (1.27 lb) 430g (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 82
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 12.8
DXO Low light rating 722 1385
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 700 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $498 $500