Nikon D3300 vs Canon EOS M100

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Nikon D3300 vs Canon EOS M100

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Canon EOS M100 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Nikon D3400
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M200
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Differences

Nikon D3300 advantages over Canon EOS M100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$16 vs $449
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

700 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
83 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Nikon D3300

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer video battery life
80 vs 55 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
35 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
432g vs 662g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
6.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
19 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality with lots of fine detail; Very good high ISO performance; Good dynamic range; Good print quality; Deep buffers with JPEGs; 1080/60p video; Uncompressed HDMI output.
AF struggles in low-light; Contrast-detect AF in live view is slow; Buffer depth is shallow with RAW files; No AE bracketing; No built-in Wi-Fi.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A58

Nikon D3300

Sony A58

$367
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Canon EOS M100

Sony A58

$449
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon T5

Nikon D3300

Canon T5

$367
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$399
APS-C

Has anti-aliasing filter

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Canon EOS M100

Canon T5

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Pentax K-S1

Nikon D3300

Pentax K-S1

$367
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Higher effective ISO

$502
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-S1

Canon EOS M100

Pentax K-S1

$449
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$502
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Nikon D3300

Fujifilm X-A5

$367
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon EOS M200

Nikon D3300

Canon EOS M200

$367
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Newer

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