Nikon D3x vs Canon EOS 1300D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3x and Canon EOS 1300D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D3x is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 1300D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D3x were released 2008 and Canon EOS 1300D was released 2016. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D3x | 2008 |
| Canon EOS 1300D | 2016 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D3x has a "FX"-sensor while Canon EOS 1300D 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 D3x | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Canon EOS 1300D | 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 D3x has a 24,5 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1300D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon D3x |
24,5 MP
24385536 pixels 6048 x 4032 |
| Canon EOS 1300D |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Nikon D3x has a 36 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1300D. 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 6400.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D3x | 100-6400 |
| Canon EOS 1300D | 100-6400 |
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 Nikon D3x
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1300D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D3x can shoot up to 1-5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1300D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D3x | 1-5 |
| Canon EOS 1300D | 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 Canon EOS 1300D. Sadly, the Nikon D3x 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.
Nikon D3x weighs 1260 gr (equal to 2,78 lb) which is 160% heavier than Canon EOS 1300D and its 485 gr (or 1,07 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D3x | 1260 gr 2,78 lb |
| Canon EOS 1300D | 485 gr 1,07 lb |
