Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300
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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
- Revealed December 2009
- Replaced the Nikon D40
- Refreshed by Nikon D3100
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Announced April 2014
- Older Model is Nikon D3200
- Updated by Nikon D3400
Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and D3300 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe D3000 was brought out 5 years prior to the D3300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D3000 grades vs the D3300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3000 & Nikon D3300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D3000 Gallery & Nikon D3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Nikon D3300
D3000 | D3300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D3000
D3300 | D3000 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | December 2009 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Nikon D3300
D3000 | D3300 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3000 has physical measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3300 has sizing of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
Check the Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D3000 and the D3300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3000 and D3300 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D3000 and D3300.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D3300 to deliver more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older D3000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 Specifications
Nikon D3000 | Nikon D3300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D3300 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-12-11 | 2014-04-21 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | 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 | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
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 | 536 gr (1.18 lbs) | 430 gr (0.95 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | 24.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | 563 | 1385 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 700 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL9a | EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $500 |