Canon EOS Kiss X2 vs Nikon D3000
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss X2 and Nikon D3000. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS Kiss X2 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D3000 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS Kiss X2 were released 2008 and Nikon D3000 was released 2009. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Canon EOS Kiss X2 | Canon | 2008 |
| Nikon D3000 | Nikon | 2009 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a "APSC"-sensor while Nikon D3000 has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also effect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Canon EOS Kiss X2 | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
| Nikon D3000 | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a 12,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3000 has 10,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Canon EOS Kiss X2 | 12,2 MP | 12166656 | 4272 | 2848 |
| Nikon D3000 | 10,2 MP | 10036224 | 3872 | 2592 |
Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a 21 % larger resolution than Nikon D3000. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon D3000 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss X2. Nikon D3000 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 3200 while Canon EOS Kiss X2 has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS Kiss X2 | 100-1600 |
| Nikon D3000 | 100-3200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big diffence between these two cameras. Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3000 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3000 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X2
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3000
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss X2 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3000 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS Kiss X2 | 3,5 |
| Nikon D3000 | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Canon EOS Kiss X2 or Nikon D3000 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, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Nikon D3000 weighs 536 gr (equal to 1,18 lb) which is 2% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X2 and its 524 gr (or 1,16 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Canon EOS Kiss X2 | 524 gr | 1,16 lb |
| Nikon D3000 | 536 gr | 1,18 lb |
