Canon 700D vs Nikon D3000

Below, we are evaluating the Canon 700D versus Nikon D3000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and D3000 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 700D was announced 3 years later than the D3000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 700D grades versus the D3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 700D & Nikon D3000. The whole galleries are available at Canon 700D Gallery & Nikon D3000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 700D enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3000 has measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 700D versus the D3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and D3000 is 65 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 700D and D3000.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 700D to provide you with extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger 700D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.