Nikon D3300 vs Canon T5

Here’s a comparison of the Nikon D3300 vs Canon T5, both being the most affordable entry-level DSLRs right now. If you’re buying your first DSLR but don’t know which one to get, use our comparison below to see which one is a better deal.

	Nikon D3300	Canon EOS Rebel T5
Megapixels	24.2	18.0
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Size	23.2 x 15.4mm	22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor Type	APS-C/DX	APS-C/DX
Image Resolution	6016 x 4000	5184 x 3456
ISO Range	100 - 25,600	100 - 12,800
Processor	Expeed 4	Digic IV
AF Points	11	9
Burst Mode	5fps	3fps
LCD Size	3.0" Fixed LCD	3.0" Fixed LCD
Touchscreen	No	No
LCD Resolution	921,000 dots	460,000 dots
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.85x	0.8x
Viewfinder Type	Pentamirror	Pentamirror
Shutter Speed Range	1/4000 to 30 sec.	1/4000 to 30 sec.
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV	±5 EV
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Full HD Video	1,920 x 1,080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50fps)	1,920 x 1,080 (30fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (25fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (24fps) 1,280 x 720 (60fps) 1,280 x 720 (50ps)
Weight (inc. batteries)	430g (0.95lbs)	480g (0.94lbs)
Battery Life	700 Shots (CIPA)	500 Shots (CIPA)
Dimensions	124 x 98 x 76 mm	130 x 100 x 78 mm
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2014	2014

Advantages of the Nikon D3300:

• 6.2 more megapixels
• The sensor is larger by a fraction, but it can be helpful at high ISO
• 1 stop higher maximum ISO (25,600 vs 12,800)
• Newer, faster processor
• 11 vs 9AF points
• Noticeably faster with 4 vs 3fps in burst mode
• LCD resolution is much higher
• The D3300 allows you to record Full HD at 60/50fps
• Slightly smaller and lighter (by 50g) body
• 200 shots longer battery life

The Nikon D3300 is simply amazing for what it offers at a similar price to the T5. Better image sensor, faster burst mode, 2 more AF points, way better video features and with all that, it still manages to come in a lighter body with longer battery life.

Image quality also depends on the lenses you use, so check out or best lenses for Nikon D3300.

You can buy the Nikon D3300 at Amazon.

Advantages of the Canon Rebel T5:

• Costs $100 less (both including the kit lens)

The reason why it’s $100 cheaper is simply because it offers less. If you’re looking for a basic DSLR and don’t want to spend too much, yet simply want better image quality with more freedom than what a phone or a P&S camera can offer, the T5 is exactly for you. Don’t forget to check out our most recommended Canon T5 lenses first!

You can buy the Canon Rebel T5 at Amazon or you can also check out the best Canon T5 bundles currently available.