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Canon T8i vs Nikon D3100

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Nikon D3100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3100 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Alternate Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Older Model is Canon T7i
Nikon D3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 124 x 96 x 75mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon D3000
  • Later Model is Nikon D3200
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D3100 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon T8i versus Nikon D3100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and D3100 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T8i was launched 9 years after the D3100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the T8i scores against the D3100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Nikon D3100

 T8i D3100 
IntroducedFebruary 2020December 2010More modern by 112 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Canon T8i

 D3100 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Nikon D3100

 T8i D3100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon T8i has got outside measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3100 has specifications of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the T8i compared to the D3100.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and D3100 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3100 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and D3100.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon T8i to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger T8i will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3100 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography information
Nikon D3100 Portrait photography information
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
72
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography details
Nikon D3100 Street photography details
73
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography information
Nikon D3100 Sports photography information
76
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (800 shots)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography factors
Nikon D3100 Travel photography factors
80
better than average battery pack (800 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
58
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T8i
Landscape photography with Nikon D3100
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (800 shots)
no image stabilization
65
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging details
Nikon D3100 Vlogging details
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
27
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Nikon D3100
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iNikon D3100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Nikon D3100
Also referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-02-12 2010-12-21
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.1 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 355.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 grams (1.14 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 124 x 96 x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 919
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 550 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $750 $565