Nikon D3300 vs Nikon Z50
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Released April 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon D3200
- Successor is Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Revealed October 2019

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon Z50 Overview
Lets look closer at the Nikon D3300 versus Nikon Z50, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The D3300 was brought out 6 years prior to the Z50 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D3300 grades against the Z50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon Z50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3300 & Nikon Z50. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D3300 Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon Z50
D3300 | Z50 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Nikon D3300
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Revealed | October 2019 | ![]() | April 2014 | Fresher by 66 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon Z50
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Nikon D3300 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D3300 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check the Nikon D3300 versus Nikon Z50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D3300 vs the Z50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and Z50 is 69 and 74 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3300 and Z50.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D3300 to deliver more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older D3300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D3300 | Nikon Z50 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-04-21 | 2019-10-10 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 209 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
Available lenses | 309 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | 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 | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 430 gr (0.95 pounds) | 397 gr (0.88 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1385 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photos | 320 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery ID | EN-EL14a | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $500 | $857 |