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Canon T3 vs Nikon D1X

The Canon EOS Rebel T3 (called Canon 1100D in some regions) and the Nikon D1X are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in February 2011 and February 2001. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are equipped with an APS-C sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 12.2 megapixels, whereas the Nikon provides 5.9 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon T3
versus
Nikon D1X
Canon T3   Nikon D1X
Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Canon EF mount lenses Nikon F mount lenses
12.2 MP – APS-C sensor 5.9 MP – APS-C sensor
720/30p Video no Video
ISO 100-6,400 ISO 125-800 (125 - 3,200)
Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
2.7" LCD – 230k dots 2.0" LCD – 120k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
3 shutter flaps per second 3 shutter flaps per second
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
700 shots per battery charge1200 shots per battery charge
130 x 100 x 78 mm, 495 g 157 x 153 x 85 mm, 1100 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS Rebel T3 and the Nikon D1X? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Canon T3 and the Nikon D1X are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Canon T3 vs Nikon D1X
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Comparison T3 or D1X rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon D1X is considerably larger (85 percent) than the Canon T3. Moreover, the D1X is substantially heavier (122 percent) than the T3. It is noteworthy in this context that the D1X is splash and dust-proof, while the T3 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Yet, since both cameras are based around an APS-C sensor, their respective lenses will tend to have similar dimensions and heft. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (T3) and the Nikon Lens Catalog (D1X).

Concerning battery life, the T3 gets 700 shots out of its Canon LP-E10 battery, while the D1X can take 1200 images on a single charge of its Nikon EN-4 power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the D1X has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. In order to provide similar functionality for the T3, there are third party battery grips available as optional accessories (see here on ebay).

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
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Canon T3 130 mm 100 mm 78 mm 495 g 700 i Feb 2011 US$ 449ebay.com
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Nikon D1X 157 mm 153 mm 85 mm 1100 g 1200 i Feb 2001 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Canon G1 X 117 mm 81 mm 65 mm 534 g 250 i Jan 2012 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon T2i 129 mm 98 mm 62 mm 530 g 440 i Feb 2010 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon T3i 133 mm 100 mm 80 mm 570 g 440 i Feb 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Canon T4i 133 mm 100 mm 79 mm 575 g 440 i Jun 2012 US$ 849ebay.com
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Canon T5 130 mm 100 mm 78 mm 480 g 500 i Feb 2014 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon T6 129 mm 101 mm 78 mm 485 g 500 i Mar 2016 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon T100 129 mm 102 mm 77 mm 436 g 500 i Feb 2018 US$ 399 amazon.com
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Canon XS 126 mm 98 mm 65 mm 502 g 500 i Jun 2008 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon XSi 129 mm 98 mm 62 mm 524 g 500 i Jan 2008 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon XTi 127 mm 84 mm 65 mm 556 g 370 i Aug 2006 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D1 157 mm 153 mm 85 mm 1100 g .. i Jun 1999 US$ 5 499ebay.com
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Nikon D2X 158 mm 150 mm 86 mm 1252 g 3800 i Sep 2004 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D200 147 mm 113 mm 74 mm 920 g 400 i Nov 2005 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Nikon D300 147 mm 114 mm 74 mm 925 g 1000 i Aug 2007 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D300S 147 mm 115 mm 81 mm 938 g 950 i Jul 2009 US$ 1 799ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The T3 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 93 percent) than the D1X, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor, but their sensors differ slightly in size. The sensor area in the D1X is 15 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have format factors, respectively, of 1.6 (T3) and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Canon T3 and Nikon D1X sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the Canon T3 offers a higher resolution of 12.2 megapixels, compared with 5.9 MP of the Nikon D1X. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 5.15μm versus 7.92μm for the D1X). However, it should be noted that the T3 is much more recent (by 10 years) than the D1X, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.

The resolution advantage of the Canon T3 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the T3 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 21.4 x 14.2 inches or 54.3 x 36.2 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 17.1 x 11.4 inches or 43.4 x 28.9 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 14.2 x 9.5 inches or 36.2 x 24.1 cm. The corresponding values for the Nikon D1X are 15 x 9.8 inches or 38.2 x 24.9 cm for good quality, 12 x 7.8 inches or 30.6 x 19.9 cm for very good quality, and 10 x 6.5 inches or 25.5 x 16.6 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Canon EOS Rebel T3 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon D1X are ISO 125 to ISO 800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 125-3200.

In terms of underlying technology, the T3 is build around a CMOS sensor, while the D1X uses a CCD imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

T3 versus D1X MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Sports
DXO
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Canon T3 APS-C 12.2 4272 2848720/30p21.911.075562
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Nikon D1X APS-C 5.9 3008 1960i........
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Canon G1 X 1.5-inch 14.2 4352 32641080/24p21.710.864460
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Canon T2i APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.111.578466
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Canon T3i APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.111.579365
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Canon T4i APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.711.272262
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Canon T5 APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.911.372463
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Canon T6 APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.011.778166
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Canon T100 APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.911.469563
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Canon XS APS-C 10.1 3888 2592i22.010.971962
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Canon XSi APS-C 12.2 4272 2848i21.910.869261
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Canon XTi APS-C 10.1 3888 2592i22.111.066462
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Nikon D1 APS-C 2.6 2000 1312i........
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Nikon D2X APS-C 12.2 4288 2848i22.110.947659
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Nikon D200 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.311.558364
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Nikon D300 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848i22.112.067967
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Nikon D300S APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.512.278770
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The T3 indeed provides movie recording capabilities, while the D1X does not. The highest resolution format that the T3 can use is 720/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The T3 and the D1X are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinder in the D1X offers a wider field of view (96%) than the one in the T3 (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the D1X has a higher magnification (0.53x vs 0.50x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon T3 and Nikon D1X in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Core Features
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Canon T3optical i2.7 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D1Xoptical i2.0 / 120 fixed i 1/16000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon G1 Xoptical i3.0 / 922 swivel i 1/4000s 1.9/s i i
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Canon T2ioptical i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/4000s 3.7/s i i
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Canon T3ioptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 3.7/s i i
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Canon T4ioptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon T5optical i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon T6optical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon T100optical i2.7 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon XSoptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon XSioptical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Canon XTioptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D1optical i2.0 / 120 fixed i 1/16000s 4.5/s i i
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Nikon D2Xoptical i2.5 / 235 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D200optical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D300optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D300Soptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The T3 has one, while the D1X does not. While the built-in flash of the T3 is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The T3 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the D1X uses Compact Flash cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS Rebel T3 and Nikon D1X and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Canon T3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D1Xii / iiiiFWiii
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Canon G1 Xistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T2iistereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon T3iimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T4iistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T5imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T6imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T100imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon XSii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon XSiii / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon XTiii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D1ii / iiiiFWiii
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Nikon D2Xii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D200ii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D300ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D300Sistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Studio photographers will appreciate that the Nikon D1X (unlike the T3) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the T3 and the D1X have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The D1X was replaced by the Nikon D2X, while the T3 was followed by the Canon T5. Further information on the features and operation of the T3 and D1X can be found, respectively, in the Canon T3 Manual (free pdf) or the online Nikon D1X Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is the Canon T3 better than the Nikon D1X or vice versa? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS Rebel T3:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (12.2 vs 5.9MP) with a 43% higher linear resolution.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can record not only still images but also 720/30p movies.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (2.7" vs 2.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (230k vs 120k dots).
  • More compact: Is smaller (130x100mm vs 157x153mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter (by 605g or 55 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (93 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More modern: Reflects 10 years of technical progress since the D1X launch.

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Advantages of the Nikon D1X:

  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (96% vs 95%).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.53x vs 0.50x).
  • Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/16000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (1200 versus 700) out of a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in February 2001).

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the match-up finishes in a tie (9 points each). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional sports photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a street photog, and a person interested in family portraits has distinct needs from a landscape shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

T3 09:09 D1X

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon T3 and the Nikon D1X place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the T3 or the D1X perform in practice. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Canon T3..80/100..69/1004/54.5/5 Feb 2011 US$ 449ebay.com
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Nikon D1X......+ +.... Feb 2001 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Canon G1 X5/5+..76/1004/54.5/5 Jan 2012 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon T2i..+ +..77/1004/54.5/5 Feb 2010 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon T3i3/5o..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Canon T4i4/5+ +..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2012 US$ 849ebay.com
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Canon T53/5+....4/54.5/5 Feb 2014 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon T64/5o4/573/1004/54/5 Mar 2016 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon T100..o3/5..3.5/53.5/5 Feb 2018 US$ 399 amazon.com
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Canon XS..82/100..+ +3.5/54.5/5 Jun 2008 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon XSi..+ +..+ +4/54.5/5 Jan 2008 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon XTi..+ +..+ +o4/5 Aug 2006 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D1......+ +.... Jun 1999 US$ 5 499ebay.com
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Nikon D2X......+ +.... Sep 2004 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D200..+ +..+ +o.. Nov 2005 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Nikon D300..+ +..+ +5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D300S5/5+ +..82/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2009 US$ 1 799ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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  • Fujifilm GFX 100S II
  • Fujifilm X-A1
  • Fujifilm X-A2
  • Fujifilm X-A3
  • Fujifilm X-A5
  • Fujifilm X-A7
  • Fujifilm X-A10
  • Fujifilm X-E1
  • Fujifilm X-E2
  • Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Fujifilm X-E3
  • Fujifilm X-E4
  • Fujifilm X-E5
  • Fujifilm X-H1
  • Fujifilm X-H2
  • Fujifilm X-H2S
  • Fujifilm X-M1
  • Fujifilm X-M5
  • Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Fujifilm X-Pro2
  • Fujifilm X-Pro3
  • Fujifilm X-S10
  • Fujifilm X-S20
  • Fujifilm X-T1
  • Fujifilm X-T2
  • Fujifilm X-T3
  • Fujifilm X-T4
  • Fujifilm X-T5
  • Fujifilm X-T10
  • Fujifilm X-T20
  • Fujifilm X-T30
  • Fujifilm X-T30 II
  • Fujifilm X-T50
  • Fujifilm X-T100
  • Fujifilm X-T200
  • Fujifilm X10
  • Fujifilm X20
  • Fujifilm X30
  • Fujifilm X70
  • Fujifilm X100
  • Fujifilm X100S
  • Fujifilm X100T
  • Fujifilm X100F
  • Fujifilm X100V
  • Fujifilm X100VI
  • Fujifilm XF10
  • Fujifilm XQ1
  • Fujifilm XQ2
  • Fujifilm XP120
  • Fujifilm XP130
  • Fujifilm XP140
  • Hasselblad X1D
  • Hasselblad X1D II
  • Hasselblad X2D 100C
  • Kodak AZ901
  • Kodak S-1
  • Leica C-LUX
  • Leica CL
  • Leica D-LUX Typ 109
  • Leica D-LUX 5
  • Leica D-LUX 6
  • Leica D-LUX 7
  • Leica D-LUX 8
  • Leica Digilux 3
  • Leica M Typ 240
  • Leica M-E Typ 240
  • Leica M Typ 262
  • Leica M8
  • Leica M9
  • Leica M10
  • Leica M10-P
  • Leica M10-R
  • Leica M11
  • Leica Q Typ 116
  • Leica Q2
  • Leica Q3
  • Leica S1
  • Leica S2
  • Leica S3
  • Leica S Typ 006
  • Leica S-E Typ 006
  • Leica S Typ 007
  • Leica SL
  • Leica SL2
  • Leica SL2-S
  • Leica SL3
  • Leica SL3-S
  • Leica T
  • Leica TL
  • Leica TL2
  • Leica V-LUX 1
  • Leica V-LUX 2
  • Leica V-LUX 3
  • Leica V-LUX 4
  • Leica V-LUX Typ 114
  • Leica V-LUX 5
  • Leica X1
  • Leica X2
  • Leica X Vario
  • Leica X Typ 113
  • Leica X-U Typ 113
  • Leitz Ur-Leica
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  • Nikon 1 J5
  • Nikon 1 V1
  • Nikon 1 V2
  • Nikon 1 V3
  • Nikon Coolpix A
  • Nikon A1000
  • Nikon B500
  • Nikon B600
  • Nikon B700
  • Nikon D1
  • Nikon D1H
  • Nikon D1X
  • Nikon D2H
  • Nikon D2X
  • Nikon D2Xs
  • Nikon D3
  • Nikon D3S
  • Nikon D3X
  • Nikon D4
  • Nikon D4S
  • Nikon D5
  • Nikon D6
  • Nikon D40
  • Nikon D40X
  • Nikon D50
  • Nikon D60
  • Nikon D70
  • Nikon D70s
  • Nikon D80
  • Nikon D90
  • Nikon D100
  • Nikon D200
  • Nikon D300
  • Nikon D300S
  • Nikon D500
  • Nikon D600
  • Nikon D610
  • Nikon D700
  • Nikon D750
  • Nikon D780
  • Nikon D800
  • Nikon D800E
  • Nikon D810
  • Nikon D850
  • Nikon D3000
  • Nikon D3100
  • Nikon D3200
  • Nikon D3300
  • Nikon D3400
  • Nikon D3500
  • Nikon D5000
  • Nikon D5100
  • Nikon D5200
  • Nikon D5300
  • Nikon D5500
  • Nikon D5600
  • Nikon D7000
  • Nikon D7100
  • Nikon D7200
  • Nikon D7500
  • Nikon Df
  • Nikon L840
  • Nikon P900
  • Nikon P950
  • Nikon P1000
  • Nikon P1100
  • Nikon P7800
  • Nikon W150
  • Nikon W300
  • Nikon Z5
  • Nikon Z5 II
  • Nikon Z6
  • Nikon Z6 II
  • Nikon Z6 III
  • Nikon Z7
  • Nikon Z7 II
  • Nikon Z8
  • Nikon Z9
  • Nikon Z30
  • Nikon Z50
  • Nikon Z50 II
  • Nikon Zf
  • Nikon Z fc
  • Olympus E-1
  • Olympus E-3
  • Olympus E-5
  • Olympus E-30
  • Olympus E-300
  • Olympus E-330
  • Olympus E-400
  • Olympus E-410
  • Olympus E-420
  • Olympus E-450
  • Olympus E-500
  • Olympus E-510
  • Olympus E-520
  • Olympus E-600
  • Olympus E-620
  • Olympus E-M1
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  • Olympus E-M1 III
  • Olympus E-M1X
  • Olympus E-M5
  • Olympus E-M5 II
  • Olympus E-M5 III
  • Olympus E-M10
  • Olympus E-M10 II
  • Olympus E-M10 III
  • Olympus E-M10 IV
  • Olympus E-P1
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  • Olympus E-P3
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  • Olympus E-P7
  • Olympus E-PL1
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  • Olympus E-PL5
  • Olympus E-PL6
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  • Olympus E-PL8
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  • Olympus E-PM1
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  • Olympus PEN-F
  • Olympus Stylus 1
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  • Olympus XZ-1
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  • OM System OM-1
  • OM System OM-1 II
  • OM System OM-3
  • OM System OM-5
  • OM System OM-5 II
  • OM System TG-7
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  • Panasonic FZ100
  • Panasonic FZ150
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  • Panasonic G9
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  • Panasonic G95
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  • Panasonic GF1
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  • Panasonic GH1
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  • Panasonic GM1
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  • Panasonic GX1
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  • Panasonic GX8
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  • Panasonic GX85
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  • Panasonic L1
  • Panasonic L10
  • Panasonic LF1
  • Panasonic LX5
  • Panasonic LX7
  • Panasonic LX10
  • Panasonic LX100
  • Panasonic LX100 II
  • Panasonic S1
  • Panasonic S1 II
  • Panasonic S1H
  • Panasonic S1R
  • Panasonic S1R II
  • Panasonic S5
  • Panasonic S5 II
  • Panasonic S9
  • Panasonic TS7
  • Panasonic ZS70
  • Panasonic ZS80
  • Panasonic ZS100
  • Panasonic ZS200
  • Pentax 645D
  • Pentax 645Z
  • Pentax K-1
  • Pentax K-1 II
  • Pentax K-3
  • Pentax K-3 II
  • Pentax K-3 III
  • Pentax K-5
  • Pentax K-5 II
  • Pentax K-30
  • Pentax K-50
  • Pentax K-70
  • Pentax K-500
  • Pentax KP
  • Pentax K-S1
  • Pentax K-S2
  • Pentax MX-1
  • Pentax Q
  • Pentax WG-8
  • Pentax WG-90
  • Pentax WG-1000
  • Ricoh GR
  • Ricoh GR II
  • Ricoh GR III
  • Ricoh GR IIIx
  • Ricoh WG-6
  • Ricoh WG-60
  • Samsung NX1
  • Samsung NX30
  • Samsung NX500
  • Sigma fp
  • Sigma fp L
  • Sony A1
  • Sony A1 II
  • Sony A7
  • Sony A7 II
  • Sony A7 III
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  • Sony A7C
  • Sony A7C II
  • Sony A7C R
  • Sony A7R
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  • Sony A7R IIIA
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  • Sony A7S
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  • Sony A9
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  • Sony A58
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  • Sony A77
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  • Sony A99
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  • Sony A850
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  • Sony A3000
  • Sony A5000
  • Sony A5100
  • Sony A6000
  • Sony A6100
  • Sony A6300
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  • Sony A6600
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  • Sony H200
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  • Sony H400
  • Sony HX80
  • Sony HX90V
  • Sony HX95
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  • Sony HX350
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  • Sony NEX-3
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  • Sony RX0
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  • Sony RX10 III
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  • Sony RX100
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  • Sony RX100 IV
  • Sony RX100 V
  • Sony RX100 VI
  • Sony RX100 VII
  • Sony WX800
  • Sony ZV-1
  • Sony ZV-1 II
  • Sony ZV-1F
  • Sony ZV-E1
  • Sony ZV-E10
  • Sony ZV-E10 II
  • YI M1
  • Zeiss ZX1
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Specifications: Canon T3 vs Nikon D1X

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Canon T3 Nikon D1X
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens Canon EF mount lenses Nikon F mount lenses
Launch Date February 2011 February 2001
Launch Price USD 449 USD 5,999
Sensor Specs Canon T3 Nikon D1X
Sensor Technology CMOS CCD
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size 22.0 x 14.7 mm 23.7 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 323.4 mm2 369.72 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 26.5 mm 28.4 mm
Crop Factor 1.6x 1.5x
Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixels 5.9 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4272 x 2848 pixels 3008 x 1960 pixels
Pixel Pitch 5.15 μm 7.92 μm
Pixel Density 3.76 MP/cm2 1.59 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 720/30p Video no Video
ISO Setting 100 - 6,400 ISO 125 - 800 ISO
ISO Boost no Enhancement 125 - 3,200 ISO
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 62 ..
DXO Color Depth (bits) 21.9 ..
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 11.0 ..
DXO Low Light (ISO) 755 ..
Screen Specs Canon T3 Nikon D1X
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 95% 96%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.50x 0.53x
Top-Level Screen no Top Display Control Panel
LCD Framing Live View
Rear LCD Size 2.7inch 2.0inch
LCD Resolution 230k dots 120k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Shooting Specs Canon T3 Nikon D1X
Focus System Phase-detect AF Phase-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 3 shutter flaps/s 3 shutter flaps/s
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards CF cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
Connectivity Specs Canon T3 Nikon D1X
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash no PC Sync PC Sync socket
USB Connector USB 2.0 Firewire
HDMI Port mini HDMI no HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi no Wifi
Body Specs Canon T3 Nikon D1X
Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
Battery Type Canon LP-E10 Nikon EN-4
Battery Life (CIPA)700 shots per charge1200 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78 mm
(5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 in)
157 x 153 x 85 mm
(6.2 x 6.0 x 3.3 in)
Camera Weight 495 g (17.5 oz) 1100 g (38.8 oz)
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