Canon EOS 300D vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital N
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 300D and Canon EOS Kiss Digital N. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS 300D were released 2003 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital N was released 2005. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS 300D | 2003 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 2005 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "APSC") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS 300D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 300D has a 6,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss Digital N has 8 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS 300D |
6,3 MP
6291456 pixels 3072 x 2048 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
8 MP
7962624 pixels 3456 x 2304 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N has a 27 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 300D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS 300D | 100-1600 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 300D
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital N
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 300D can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss Digital N can shoot up to 2,8 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS 300D | 2,5 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 2,8 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Canon EOS 300D or Canon EOS Kiss Digital N can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 300D weighs 645 gr (equal to 1,42 lb) which is 19% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital N and its 540 gr (or 1,19 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS 300D | 645 gr 1,42 lb |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 540 gr 1,19 lb |