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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon Df

Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45
Nikon D3000 front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D40
  • Successor is Nikon D3100
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Released December 2013
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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon Df Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon D3000 vs Nikon Df, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and Df (16MP) and the D3000 (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D3000 was introduced 5 years prior to the Df which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D3000 grades versus the Df when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Nikon Df

 D3000 Df 

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D3000

 Df D3000 
ReleasedDecember 2013December 2009Newer by 49 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Nikon Df

 D3000 Df 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3000 comes with exterior 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) while the Nikon Df has dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D3000 vs Nikon Df in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D3000 compared to the Df.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon Df size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3000 and Df is 69 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3000 and Df.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D3000 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon Df will provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged D3000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3000
Portrait photography with Nikon Df
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3000 Street photography highlights
Nikon Df Street photography highlights
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3000 Sports photography factors
Nikon Df Sports photography factors
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
69
good resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3000 Travel photography factors
Nikon Df Travel photography factors
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (500 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
good battery pack (1,400 per charge)
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3000 Landscape photography features
Nikon Df Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (1,400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Df as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3000 and Nikon Df
 Nikon D3000Nikon Df
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D3000 Nikon Df
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-12-11 2013-12-20
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Expeed 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 grams (1.18 pounds) 760 grams (1.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 89
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 13.1
DXO Low light rating 563 3279
Other
Battery life 500 photos 1400 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL9a EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $2,747