Canon EOS D30 vs Nikon D3300

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS D30D3300
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3200
      Successor ModelNikon D3400
      MSRPBody w/18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR II lens ($649.95)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.7 x 15.1 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels8.5 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels3 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      ProcessorEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution2160 x 14406000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions1440 x 9604512 x 3000, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points311
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size1.8"3.0"
      Screen Resolution120k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.88x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.57x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button (with Speedlite 580EX, 430EX, MR-14EXor MT-24EX; pressing the depth-of-field preview button fires a modeling flash)
      Shutter Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferJPEG: high-speed approx. 30 frames (Large/Fine) - RAW: high-/low-speed approx. 11 frames - RAW+JPEG: high-/low-speed approx. 9 frames
      Flash Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Red-eye reduction
      Off      		Auto
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Off
      Rear-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      DxO Low Light ISO1385
      DxO Color Depth24.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.8
      DxO Overall Score82
      Video Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter or Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector Optional
      Environmental Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
      Operating Humidity85% or less
      Physical Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      Dimensions150 x 107 x 75 mm (5.91 x 4.21 x 2.95")124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)855 g (1.88 lb / 30.16 oz)430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      Battery PackEN-EL14a
      Battery Life700 shots
      Internal Storage16 MB CompactFlash
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS D30 Nikon D3300
      Self Timer 10 sec 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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