Canon 760D vs Nikon D3000

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon 760D and Nikon D3000, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and D3000 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 760D was announced 5 years later than the D3000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 760D scores against the D3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 760D and Nikon D3000. The whole galleries are available at Canon 760D Gallery and Nikon D3000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 760D features exterior measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Nikon D3000 has measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 760D and Nikon D3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 760D and the D3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 760D and D3000 is 66 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 760D and D3000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 760D to offer you extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer 760D provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.