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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D3300

 T7i D3300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017April 2014More recent by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon T7i

 D3300 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D3300

 T7i D3300 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

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

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography features
Nikon D3300 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (430g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography info
Nikon D3300 Sports photography info
66
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
68
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (700 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography details
Nikon D3300 Travel photography details
80
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
67
good battery life (700 shots)
lighter than competition (430 grams)
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography details
Nikon D3300 Landscape photography details
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3300 as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
33
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
lighter than competition (430 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Nikon D3300
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iNikon D3300
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