Nikon D3300 vs Canon EOS 100D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3300 and Canon EOS 100D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D3300 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 100D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D3300 were released 2014 and Canon EOS 100D was released 2013. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D3300 | 2014 |
| Canon EOS 100D | 2013 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D3300 has a "DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 100D has a "APSC"-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 ** |
| Nikon D3300 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS 100D | 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon D3300 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 100D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon D3300 |
24 MP
24064000 pixels 6016 x 4000 |
| Canon EOS 100D |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Nikon D3300 has a 34 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 100D. 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 |
| Nikon D3300 | 100-12800 |
| Canon EOS 100D | 100-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS 100D has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3300 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3300 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 Nikon D3300
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 100D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D3300 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 100D can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D3300 | 5 |
| Canon EOS 100D | 4 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Nikon D3300. Unfortunately Canon EOS 100D does not support recording movies and movie clips.
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.
Nikon D3300 weighs 430 gr (equal to 0,95 lb) which is 6% heavier than Canon EOS 100D and its 407 gr (or 0,9 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D3300 | 430 gr 0,95 lb |
| Canon EOS 100D | 407 gr 0,9 lb |
