Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100
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Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 750d and Nikon D3100. The full galleries are provided at Canon 750D Gallery and Nikon D3100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Nikon D3100
750D | D3100 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | December 2010 | Fresher by 51 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Canon 750D
D3100 | 750D |
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Common features in the Canon 750D and Nikon D3100
750D | D3100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 750D vs Nikon D3100 Specifications
Canon EOS 750d | Nikon D3100 | |
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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 |