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Canon T8i vs Nikon D3000

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Nikon D3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
36
Overall
44

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3000 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Alternative Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Superseded the Canon T7i
Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D40
  • Replacement is Nikon D3100
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D3000 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon T8i and Nikon D3000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and D3000 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T8i was introduced 10 years after the D3000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the T8i matches up vs the D3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Nikon D3000

 T8i D3000 
IntroducedFebruary 2020December 2009More modern by 124 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Canon T8i

 D3000 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Nikon D3000

 T8i D3000 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon T8i provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Nikon D3000 has measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the T8i versus the D3000.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and D3000 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T8i and D3000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon T8i to produce greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer T8i is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3000 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography details
Nikon D3000 Portrait photography details
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography details
Nikon D3000 Street photography details
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3000 as a Sports photography camera
76
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (800 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
low battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3000 as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery life (800 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
45
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low battery (500 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography features
Nikon D3000 Landscape photography features
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (800 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
low battery (500 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging advice
Nikon D3000 Vlogging advice
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Nikon D3000
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iNikon D3000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Nikon D3000
Also called as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-02-12 2009-12-11
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lbs) 536 grams (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life 800 shots 500 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $750 $0