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Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Nikon D3100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Earlier Model is Canon 700D
Nikon D3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 124 x 96 x 75mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon D3000
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3200
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Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon 750D versus Nikon D3100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and D3100 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 750D was revealed 4 years later than the D3100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the 750D scores against the D3100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Nikon D3100

 750D D3100 
LaunchedFebruary 2015December 2010Fresher by 51 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Canon 750D

 D3100 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Nikon D3100

 750D D3100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 750D provides external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3100 has measurements of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Compare the Canon 750D versus Nikon D3100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 750D against the D3100.

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 750D and D3100 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 750D and D3100.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 750D to provide extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 750D provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D Portrait photography info
Nikon D3100 Portrait photography info
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D Street photography factors
Nikon D3100 Street photography factors
70
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
lack of image stabilization
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 750D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3100 as a Sports photography camera
61
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 750D
Travel photography with Nikon D3100
66
supports touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 750D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3100
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D Vlogging advice
Nikon D3100 Vlogging advice
72
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lack of image stabilization
27
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Nikon D3100
 Canon EOS 750dNikon D3100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 750d Nikon D3100
Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-12-21
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.1 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 355.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 1
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555g (1.22 lbs) 505g (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 96 x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 67
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 11.3
DXO Low light rating 919 919
Other
Battery life 440 photos 550 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $749 $565