Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3300

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.

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.

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.

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

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.