Canon 760D vs Nikon D3300
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Alternative Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
- Succeeded the Canon 700D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Announced April 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D3200
- Successor is Nikon D3400

Canon 760D vs Nikon D3300 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon 760D versus Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 760D (24MP) and the D3300 (24MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 760D was brought out 10 months later than the D3300 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 760D matches up vs the D3300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D3300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 760D & Nikon D3300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 760D Gallery & Nikon D3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Nikon D3300
760D | D3300 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | April 2014 | Fresher by 10 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon 760D
D3300 | 760D |
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Common features in the Canon 760D and Nikon D3300
760D | D3300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Canon 760D vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 760D comes with external 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 D3300 has proportions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 760D versus Nikon D3300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 760D versus the D3300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and D3300 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 760D and D3300.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent 760D should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 760D vs Nikon D3300 Specifications
Canon EOS 760D | Nikon D3300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 760D | Nikon D3300 |
Alternative name | EOS 760D / EOS 8000D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2014-04-21 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | 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 | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 19 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) | 430 gr (0.95 pounds) |
Dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 24.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | 915 | 1385 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 700 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $849 | $500 |