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Canon T6s vs Nikon D3300

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(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
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Additionally Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Refreshed by Canon 77D
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3200
  • Later Model is Nikon D3400
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Canon T6s vs Nikon D3300 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon T6s vs Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the T6s (24MP) and the D3300 (24MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T6s was introduced 10 months after the D3300 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the T6s grades against the D3300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Nikon D3300

 T6s D3300 
IntroducedFebruary 2015April 2014Newer by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon T6s

 D3300 T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Nikon D3300

 T6s D3300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T6s has got external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and 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") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the T6s versus the D3300.

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and D3300 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T6s and D3300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern T6s will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s Portrait photography features
Nikon D3300 Portrait photography features
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s Street photography info
Nikon D3300 Street photography info
70
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (430g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s Sports photography details
Nikon D3300 Sports photography details
61
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
68
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (700 shots)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography advice
Nikon D3300 Travel photography advice
66
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
67
better than average battery pack (700 shots)
lighter than competitors (430g)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography advice
Nikon D3300 Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (700 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T6s
Vlogging with Nikon D3300
72
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
does not have image stabilization
33
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competitors (430 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon T6s vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Nikon D3300
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sNikon D3300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6s Nikon D3300
Also Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2014-04-21
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 430 grams (0.95 lbs)
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 rating 70 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 12.8
DXO Low light rating 915 1385
Other
Battery life 440 shots 700 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $849 $500