Canon T7i vs Nikon D3300 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon T7i to the Nikon D3300.

• Canon T7i
• Nikon D3300

There’s a big 3 year difference between these 2 cameras, so let’s see which one is a better deal if you’re looking to get your first DSLR camera.

Our comparison table below covers the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon T7i	Nikon D3300
Megapixels	24.2	24.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C (DX)
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes (Movie only)	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Nikon FX/DX
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 12,800
Expanded ISO	51,200	25,600
AF Points	45	11
Cross-type AF Points	45	1
Continuous Mode	6fps	5fps
LCD	3.0" - Fully Articulated	3.0" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82x	0.85x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/30/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	Unlimited	100
RAW Buffer Size	27	7
Time Lapse	Yes	No
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/200
Startup Time	x	0.4s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	No
Battery Life (CIPA)	600 shots	700 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E17)	Yes (EN-EL14a)
Weight	18.8 oz (532g)	13.93 oz (395g)
Size	5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0"	4.9 x 3.9 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2017	2014

Canon T7i Advantages:

• Body Stabilization – When recording videos, the built-in 5-axis stabilization helps you get clearer footage. Unfortunately this does not work for photographs.

• Higher Max ISO – Both native and expanded ISO are 1 stop higher. Noise performance should look the same on both cameras, but in extreme situations it helps knowing you can go this high.

• 45 AF System – Not only does the T7i feature a lot more AF points, it has all of them cross-type compared to just one on the D3300.

• 6 vs 5fps – Not a big difference, but if you’re often photographing action then every extra frame helps. We consider 5 to be the minimum for serious wildlife/sports, so both cameras will do good here.

• LCD Screen – The screen is fully articulated so you can use it for recording yourself or taking pictures of subjects that are out of your view. It’s also slightly sharper.

• Touchscreen – This allows you to both navigate through the menus and directly select your desired focus point on the LCD screen (good for photos, even better for videos)

• Bigger buffer – Unlimited JPEG buffer compared to 100 shots, but even 100 is more than what 99% photographers need. It’s the RAW buffer where the T7i wins a lot because 7 shots at 5fps means you’ll fill the buffer a little bit after 1 second.

• Connectivity – Being a 2017 camera, the T7i features built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth, all 3 which the D3300 lacks.

It’s no surprise that the more expensive Canon T7i beats the Nikon D3300 in almost every category. They’re both excellent for both photo and video users, but the T7i offers a better LCD screen, much much better auto focusing system and more options to share your shots.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Nikon D3300 Advantages:

• Battery Life – 100 shots longer.

• Weight & Size – The D3300’s body is incredibly light and just a tad smaller than the T7i.

• Less Expensive – With the kit lens, the D3300 goes for around $400 less

Despite being 3 years old, the D3300 holds its sport very well. It’s more affordable, has a 24MP sensor with great low light performance, Full HD at 60fps and a compact size. It all comes down to your budget and interest for photography. Both cameras have excellent image quality, but if you don’t need those of the T7i or aren’t sure you’ll even use a camera that often, it’s probably better to go with the D3300.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.