Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500
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![Nikon D3300 front Nikon D3300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon_D3300_0.jpg)
![Nikon D7500 front Nikon D7500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D7500.jpg)
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Announced April 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D3200
- Updated by Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Replaced the Nikon D7200
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D7500, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The D3300 was released 4 years before the D7500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D3300 scores against the D7500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3300 & Nikon D7500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3300 Gallery & Nikon D7500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D7500
D3300 | D7500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Nikon D3300
D7500 | D3300 | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | ![]() | April 2014 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D7500
D3300 | D7500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3300 features external measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7500 has dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).
See the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D7500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D3300 against the D7500.
![Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 size comparison Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D7500-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and D7500 is 69 and 60 respectively.
![Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D7500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D3300 and D7500.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D3300 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D3300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D7500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D7500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7500 Specifications
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D7500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D3300 | Nikon D7500 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2014-04-21 | 2017-04-12 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 1640000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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 | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 430g (0.95 lbs) | 720g (1.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 82 | 86 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | 24.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 1385 | 1483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 pictures | 950 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14a | EN-EL15a |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $500 | $1,247 |