Nikon Z7 vs Nikon D3300
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z7 and Nikon D3300. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.
Nikon Z7 were released 2018 and Nikon D3300 was released 2014. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon Z7 | 2018 |
| Nikon D3300 | 2014 |
Type of camera
Nikon Z7 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D3300 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z7 has a "FX"-sensor while Nikon D3300 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 ** |
| Nikon Z7 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Nikon D3300 | 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 (Nikon)
Resolution
Nikon Z7 has a 46 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 |
| Nikon Z7 |
46 MP
45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504 |
| Nikon D3300 |
24 MP
24064000 pixels 6016 x 4000 |
Nikon Z7 has a 89 % larger resolution than Nikon D3300. 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 Z7 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3300. Nikon Z7 has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 25600 while Nikon D3300 has 100 to 12800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon Z7 | 64-25600 |
| Nikon D3300 | 100-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Nikon Z7 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 Z7
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3300
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z7 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3300 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon Z7 | 9 |
| 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 Z7 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, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon Z7 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1,49 lb) which is 57% heavier than Nikon D3300 and its 430 gr (or 0,95 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon Z7 | 675 gr 1,49 lb |
| Nikon D3300 | 430 gr 0,95 lb |
