Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000
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67 Features
84 Overall
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 Key Specs
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- 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

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).

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.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Nikon D3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon T7i Gallery and Nikon D3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D3000
T7i | D3000 | |||
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Released | February 2017 | ![]() | December 2009 | More recent by 88 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Canon T7i
D3000 | T7i |
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Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D3000
T7i | D3000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3000 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Nikon D3000 | |
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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 |