• APS-C 372.9mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 122.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Nikon D3000
  • Canon PowerShot A800
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website
Nikon D3000 webpage
Manufacturer website
Predecessor: Nikon D40
D40 vs D3000
 
Successor:    
General
Model Number: D3000 A800
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: SLR Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $599.95 $89.99
Street Price: $450.33 $89.95
Date Available: 2009-08-31 2011-02-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 28.2 oz (800 g)
includes batteries
6.6 oz (186 g)
includes batteries
Size: 5.0 x 3.8 x 2.5 in.
(126 x 97 x 64 mm)
3.7 x 2.4 x 1.2 in.
(94 x 62 x 31 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CCD
Sensor Manufacturer: Sony  
Effective Megapixels: 10.2 10.0
Sensor Format: APS-C 1/2.3 inch
Sensor size: 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 6.10 microns 1.69 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5x n/a
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 4:3
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: Fixed  
Self-Cleaning: Yes No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 62  
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 22.3  
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 11.1  
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 563  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other),
2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other),
1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other)
3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9),
2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG, RAW (.NEF) JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second: 3.0 0.8
Video Capture
Can take movies: No Yes
Movie Resolution: 640x480 (30/​30 LP)
320x240 (30)
Movie File Format:   AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder: No
HD Video Out: No No
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Nikon F n/a
Lens: Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 27 - 83mm 37 - 122mm
Focal Length (actual): 18 - 55mm 6.6 - 21.6mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x 3.30x
Aperture Range: f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) f/3.0 (W) to f/5.8 (T)
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:   1 - 50 cm
0.4 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread: 52.0mm n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes No
Digital Zoom: No Yes
Digital Zoom Values: n/a Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes No
Manual Focus: Yes No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD (playback only) LCD
Viewfinder Type: Eye-level pentamirror w/ 0.8x magnification  
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.53x  
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.80x  
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes No
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0 2.5
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 115,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:   10.0x
Top Deck Display: No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 1600  
Minimum ISO (native): 100  
ISO Settings: 100 - 1,600; expandable to 3200 Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; Low Light: ISO 500-3200
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 30 sec 1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes No
Shutter Priority: Yes No
Full Manual Exposure: Yes No
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait Scene Modes: Blur Reduction, Portrait, Kids & Pets, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Self Timer: 2 to 20 seconds 2 , 10, custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. n/a
Flash Range Description: Lens dependent Auto ISO: 12 in.-9.8 ft. (W), 12 in.-6.6 ft. (T) (30cm-3.0m (W), 30cm-2.0m (T))
Max Flash Sync: 1/200  
Flash Exposure Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps  
External Flash Connection: ISO hot shoe n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes No
Uncompressed Format: RAW (.NEF)  
Movie File Format:   AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
Included Memory: No memory included No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Remote Control Type: Optional, IR  
Connections (extended):    
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 0.48  
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 0.48  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 6  
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): 0.51  
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 3.0 0.8
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 16  
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 3.1  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): 6  
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 3.0  
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): 6  
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.26 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.26 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.187 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 0.29 seconds  
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.084 seconds  
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 0.7 seconds  
Play -> Record Time: 0.4 seconds  
Flash cycle time, full power: 3.8 seconds  
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):   500 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): 550 shots  
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary EN-EL9a 2 x AA
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable Alkaline, Lithium disposables, NiMH rechargeables
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable 2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM Canon Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Smart Auto. Available in red, black and silver.