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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300

Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45
Nikon D3000 front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Nikon D3000
(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
Nikon D3300
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Nikon D3300

 D3000 D3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D3000

 D3300 D3000 
AnnouncedApril 2014December 2009Fresher by 53 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Nikon D3300

 D3000 D3300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3000 and D3300 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3000 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3300 Portrait photography advice
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3000
Street photography with Nikon D3300
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (430g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
68
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (700 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3000
Travel photography with Nikon D3300
45
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (500 shots)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
better than average battery power (700 CIPA)
lighter than average (430g)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3000 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3300 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (700 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3000 Vlogging features
Nikon D3300 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
33
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
lighter than average (430 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3000 and Nikon D3300
 Nikon D3000Nikon D3300
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
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