Canon EOS Rebel XT vs Nikon D3100
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel XT and Nikon D3100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS Rebel XT is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D3100 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS Rebel XT were released 2005 and Nikon D3100 was released 2010. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS Rebel XT | 2005 |
| Nikon D3100 | 2010 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel XT has a "APSC"-sensor while Nikon D3100 has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS Rebel XT | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Nikon D3100 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS Rebel XT has a 8 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3100 has 14,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS Rebel XT |
8 MP
7962624 pixels 3456 x 2304 |
| Nikon D3100 |
14,2 MP
14155776 pixels 4608 x 3072 |
Nikon D3100 has a 78 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XT. 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
Nikon D3100 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel XT. Nikon D3100 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS Rebel XT has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS Rebel XT | 100-1600 |
| Nikon D3100 | 100-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS Rebel XT has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3100 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3100 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 work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel XT
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3100
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel XT can shoot up to 2,8 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3100 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS Rebel XT | 2,8 |
| Nikon D3100 | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon D3100. Sadly, the Canon EOS Rebel XT does not support this.
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 Rebel XT weighs 540 gr (equal to 1,19 lb) which is 7% heavier than Nikon D3100 and its 505 gr (or 1,11 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS Rebel XT | 540 gr 1,19 lb |
| Nikon D3100 | 505 gr 1,11 lb |
