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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Nikon D3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D40
  • Successor is Nikon D3100
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and D3000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T7i was introduced 7 years later than the D3000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the T7i grades versus the D3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D3000

 T7i D3000 
ReleasedFebruary 2017December 2009More recent by 88 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Canon T7i

 D3000 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D3000

 T7i D3000 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3000 has proportions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

See the Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the T7i and the D3000.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and D3000 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and D3000.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon T7i to result in extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger T7i provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography info
Nikon D3000 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography info
Nikon D3000 Street photography info
73
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3000 as a Sports photography camera
66
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Nikon D3000
80
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
45
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3000 as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3000 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Nikon D3000
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iNikon D3000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Nikon D3000
Otherwise known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2009-12-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
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 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 532 gr (1.17 pounds) 536 gr (1.18 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $749 $0