Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Launched August 2019
- Succeeded the Canon 80D
(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
- Released April 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon D3200
- Replacement is Nikon D3400

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon 90D versus Nikon D3300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D3300 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 90D was brought out 5 years later than the D3300 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 90D grades against the D3300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 90D & Nikon D3300. The entire galleries are available at Canon 90D Gallery & Nikon D3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D3300
90D | D3300 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | ![]() | April 2014 | Fresher by 66 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon 90D
D3300 | 90D |
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D3300
90D | D3300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 90D has exterior measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Nikon D3300 has sizing of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
Check out the Canon 90D versus Nikon D3300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 90D vs the D3300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and D3300 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and D3300.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 90D to offer extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 90D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Nikon D3300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 90D | Nikon D3300 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2014-04-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 701 gr (1.55 lb) | 430 gr (0.95 lb) |
Dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1385 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 photos | 700 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,199 | $500 |