Nikon D3000 vs Canon 320 HS

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Nikon D3000 vs Canon 320 HS

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APS-C 372.9mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 320 HS Review.

Succeeded by the Canon 330 HS
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Differences

Nikon D3000 advantages over Canon 320 HS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 6.10 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

550 vs 170 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon 320 HS advantages over Nikon D3000

Less expensive
$280 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
20 mm vs 64 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
145g vs 800g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
461k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.1 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.2 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A230

Nikon D3000

Sony DSLR-A230

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Faster JPEG shooting

$549
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
HDMI out

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Canon 320 HS

Sony DSLR-A230

$231
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Sony DSLR-A230

Compared to Sony DSLR-A330

Nikon D3000

Sony DSLR-A330

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

$530
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Canon 320 HS

Sony DSLR-A330

$231
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$530
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Sony DSLR-A330

Compared to Pentax K-r

Nikon D3000

Pentax K-r

$450
APS-C

Less expensive

$850
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Pentax K-r

Canon 320 HS

Pentax K-r

$231
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Pentax K-r

Compared to Canon 110 HS

Nikon D3000

Canon 110 HS

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Canon 110 HS

Canon 320 HS

Canon 110 HS

$231
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi

$250
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Canon 110 HS

Compared to Canon A2600

Nikon D3000

Canon A2600

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$230
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Canon A2600

Canon 320 HS

Canon A2600

$231
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$230
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Canon A2600

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