Canon T6 vs Nikon D3100
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Canon T6 vs Nikon D3100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed March 2016
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel 1300D
- Succeeded the Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 124 x 96 x 75mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Superseded the Nikon D3000
- Newer Model is Nikon D3200

Canon T6 vs Nikon D3100 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Canon T6 versus Nikon D3100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and D3100 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The T6 was unveiled 5 years after the D3100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the T6 scores versus the D3100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D3100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS T6 and Nikon D3100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon T6 Gallery and Nikon D3100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Nikon D3100
T6 | D3100 | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | ![]() | December 2010 | More modern by 64 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Canon T6
D3100 | T6 |
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Common features in the Canon T6 and Nikon D3100
T6 | D3100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon T6 vs Nikon D3100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6 provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3100 has dimensions of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Examine the Canon T6 versus Nikon D3100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the T6 and the D3100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6 and D3100 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D3100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and D3100.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon T6 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger T6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D3100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T6 vs Nikon D3100 Specifications
Canon EOS T6 | Nikon D3100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS T6 | Nikon D3100 |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel 1300D | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-03-10 | 2010-12-21 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | 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 surface area | 332.3mm² | 355.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 lbs) | 505g (1.11 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 124 x 96 x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | 781 | 919 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 550 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E10 | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $549 | $565 |