Canon T6s vs Nikon D3000
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Canon T6s vs Nikon D3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Launched February 2015
- Alternative Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
- Superseded the Canon 700D
- Updated by Canon 77D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
- Revealed December 2009
- Succeeded the Nikon D40
- Renewed by Nikon D3100

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3000 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon T6s versus Nikon D3000, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and D3000 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The T6s was manufactured 5 years after the D3000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the T6s scores against the D3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6s & Nikon D3000. The entire galleries are available at Canon T6s Gallery & Nikon D3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Nikon D3000
T6s | D3000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | December 2009 | Newer by 63 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Canon T6s
D3000 | T6s |
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Common features in the Canon T6s and Nikon D3000
T6s | D3000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Canon T6s vs Nikon D3000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon T6s provides outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3000 has sizing of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).
Look at the Canon T6s versus Nikon D3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the T6s against the D3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and D3000 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T6s and D3000.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon T6s to deliver extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger T6s is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T6s vs Nikon D3000 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Nikon D3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Nikon D3000 |
Also called | EOS 760D / EOS 8000D | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2009-12-11 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565 grams (1.25 lb) | 536 grams (1.18 lb) |
Dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 62 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 915 | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 500 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | EN-EL9a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $849 | $0 |