Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3100 and Nikon D3300. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufacturered by Nikon.
Nikon D3100 were released 2010 and Nikon D3300 was released 2014. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Nikon D3100 | Nikon | 2010 |
| Nikon D3300 | Nikon | 2014 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts sensor (called "DX") which means that if you compare the cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras have a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the cameras sensor size effect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Nikon D3100 | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
| Nikon D3300 | 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 (Nikon)
Resolution
Nikon D3100 has a 14,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3300 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Nikon D3100 | 14,2 MP | 14155776 | 4608 | 3072 |
| Nikon D3300 | 24 MP | 24064000 | 6016 | 4000 |
Nikon D3300 has a 70 % larger resolution than Nikon D3100. 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
Both of these cameras offers the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D3100 | 100-12800 |
| Nikon D3300 | 100-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Neither of these two cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own and often they rely on the cameras providing this autofocus motor but since these two camera models does not have this either it will result in no autofocus is possible.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3100
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3300
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Nikon D3100 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3300 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D3100 | 3 |
| Nikon D3300 | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon D3100 and Nikon D3300 can shoot movies.
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 D3100 weighs 505 gr (equal to 1,11 lb) which is 17% heavier than Nikon D3300 and its 430 gr (or 0,95 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Nikon D3100 | 505 gr | 1,11 lb |
| Nikon D3300 | 430 gr | 0,95 lb |
