Nikon D3300 vs Phase One XF 100MP

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Nikon D3300 vs Phase One XF 100MP

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

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Medium format 2,169.5mm²
101.1 megapixels
ISO 50 - 12,800

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Succeeded by the Nikon D3400
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Differences

Nikon D3300 advantages over Phase One XF 100MP

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 10.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
75 mm vs 160 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster RAW shooting
5.0 fps vs 0.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Phase One XF 100MP advantages over Nikon D3300

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
Medium format vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.63 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
More pixels
101.1 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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

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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
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 Nikon D3200

Nikon D3300

Nikon D3200

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$477
APS-C

Has anti-aliasing filter
Bigger RAW buffer

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Phase One XF 100MP

Nikon D3200

$48990
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$477
APS-C

Fast startup
Internal flash

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Compared to Sony A37

Nikon D3300

Sony A37

$206
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37

Phase One XF 100MP

Sony A37

$48990
Medium format

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Canon T5

Nikon D3300

Canon T5

$206
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$399
APS-C

Has anti-aliasing filter

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Phase One XF 100MP

Canon T5

$48990
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
Internal flash

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Compared to Pentax 645Z

Nikon D3300

Pentax 645Z

$206
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$4845
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Pentax 645Z

Phase One XF 100MP

Pentax 645Z

$48990
Medium format

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$4845
Medium format

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

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Compared to Leica S (Typ 007)

Nikon D3300

Leica S (Typ 007)

$206
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Leica S (Typ 007)

Phase One XF 100MP

Leica S (Typ 007)

$48990
Medium format

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$19995
Medium format

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

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