Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300
67 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
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69 Imaging
65 Features
72 Overall
67
Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Announced April 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D3200
- Renewed by Nikon D3400

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon T7i and Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the D3300 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

The T7i was manufactured 2 years later than the D3300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the T7i grades against the D3300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T7i & Nikon D3300. The entire galleries are available at Canon T7i Gallery & Nikon D3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D3300
T7i | D3300 | |||
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Announced | February 2017 | ![]() | April 2014 | More recent by 35 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon T7i
D3300 | T7i |
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Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D3300
T7i | D3300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i offers outer measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Nikon D3300 has dimensions 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 the Canon T7i and Nikon D3300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the T7i and the D3300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T7i and D3300 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and D3300.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern T7i should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Nikon D3300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Nikon D3300 |
Also Known as | EOS 800D / Kiss X9i | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2017-02-15 | 2014-04-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | 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 | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
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 | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | 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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 |
Mic 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 | 532g (1.17 pounds) | 430g (0.95 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 600 images | 700 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $749 | $500 |