Canon T3 vs Samsung NX3300

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Canon T3 vs Samsung NX3300

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APS-C 323.4mm²
12.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Canon T3 Review.
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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX3300 Review.

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Differences

Canon T3 advantages over Samsung NX3300

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.15 vs 4.29 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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 370 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Samsung NX3300 advantages over Canon T3

Less expensive
$500 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
Thinner
39 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
154k vs 77k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 2.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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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Review Excerpt

Well-considered ergonomics and control layout; Solid build; Good image quality; Great battery life; High-def movie capture.
Frame rate and burst depth not the best, especially for raw; Weak flash for an SLR; No sensor cleaning function; No spot metering.
Read our Canon T3 Full Review

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A230

Canon T3

Sony DSLR-A230

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T3 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Samsung NX3300

Sony DSLR-A230

$810
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Compared to Nikon D3100

Canon T3

Nikon D3100

$199
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon T3 vs Nikon D3100

Samsung NX3300

Nikon D3100

$810
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Nikon D3100

Compared to Sony A37

Canon T3

Sony A37

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T3 vs Sony A37

Samsung NX3300

Sony A37

$810
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$600
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Sony A37

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Canon T3

Samsung NX2000

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T3 vs Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

$810
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Canon T3

Canon EOS M10

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon T3 vs Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10

$810
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

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