Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 vs Canon EOS 750D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 and Canon EOS 750D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 were released 2009 and Canon EOS 750D was released 2015. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 2009
Canon EOS 750D 2015

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 "Canon APS-C") 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 Kiss Digital X3 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 750D 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 Kiss Digital X3 has a 15,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 750D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 15,1 MP
15054336 pixels
4752 x 3168
Canon EOS 750D 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS 750D has a 59 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3. 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 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 100-12800
Canon EOS 750D 100-12800

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 Kiss Digital X3
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 750D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 can shoot up to 3,4 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 750D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 3,4
Canon EOS 750D 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 and Canon EOS 750D can shoot movies.

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 750D weighs 555 gr (equal to 1.22 lb) which is 7% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 and its 520 gr (or 1.15 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 520 gr
1.15 lb
Canon EOS 750D 555 gr
1.22 lb

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 vs Canon EOS 750D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 and Canon EOS 750D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Canon EOS 750D
Name Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 Canon EOS 750D
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Canon EOS 750D
Release Year 2009 2015
Release Date 2009-03-25 2015-02-06
MSRP 699 USD 749 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Canon EOS 750D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Canon EOS 750D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4752 x 3168 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 15,1 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4 DIGIC 6
Image
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Canon EOS 750D
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 6 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Canon EOS 750D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Focus Points 9 19
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Canon EOS 750D
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 920000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Canon EOS 750D
Frames per second 3,4 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 13 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Canon EOS 750D
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Canon EOS 750D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Canon EOS 750D
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Yes
Built-in
Remote Control Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) Yes (wired or via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Canon EOS 750D
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery & charger
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery @ charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 440 shots 440 shots
Width 129 mm 132 mm
Height 98 mm 101 mm
Depth 62 mm 78 mm
Weight 520 gram 555 gram