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Nikon D3300 sensor review: Revised entry-level model 2020, Nikon's annual incremental upgrade program has been very ambitious over the years.
And nowhere is this more noticeable than the firm's entry-level D3000 series. Last year's model, the D3200,
showed a number of qualified improvements over the previous D3100 model, at least the 24-MPX CMOS sensor was not, and the XPed 3 processor allows for maximum sensitivity as ISO 6,400 (expandable to 12,800). Continuous shooting up to 4 fps was also added.
For this year Nikon has again expanded capacity, and is probably now looking for a low-cost body for specific applications to entice enough professional photographers.
Nikon D3300 sensor review: Revised entry-level model
Nikon has removed the AA filter in front of the 24-MPX CMOS sensor, which should address fine detail.
They have also upgraded the processor to XPed 4, leading to higher maximum sensor sensitivity up to ISO 12,800 (ISO 25,600 Extended) as well as faster bursting rates up to 5fps.
The more powerful processor allows Nikon to add more features to appeal to video enthusiasts, especially for slow motion footage at 60/50 frame rate of Full HD (24 fps of previous models and 25 / In addition to the 30 fps options).
The D3300 has also inherited a battery lasting longer than the D5300, and is now available for $ 649 with the new retractable AF-S Nikker 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II.
Nikon D3300 sensor Main Specifications:
24-Mpix APS-C format CMOS sensor, AA filter
ISO 100-12,800 (ISO 25,600 extended)
5 fps continuous burst mode with AF
3.0 inch 921k-Dot LCD, fixed
Full HD 1080 video capture at 60/50/30/25/24 fps
11-point multi-cam 1000 AF system
The Nikon D3300 with a DxOMark 82 points ranks 25th overall in our sensor rankings. It is comparable to the full-frame Nikon D3 (now discontinued) and the new Canon EOS 6D and EOS 1DX as well as some rival APS-C models such as the Pentax K-5II and K-5G model models. .
Although the color depth and low light scores are excellent, the 12.8 Evs dynamic range at base ISO is lower than expected.
Nikon's three consumer-oriented APS-C models are all loaded with the same 24-Mpix sensor, and each fixes an anti-aliasing (AA) filter to preserve more granular detail while still being able to hold the sensor. Could.
Resolution as an independent metric is not presented in this example, but the signal quality of the sensors of all three models is normally the same.
In reality, however, the D3300 doesn't quite match up to the D5300 or the higher-end D7100. While all three share the same color depth and low light capabilities, the D3300 has a lower dynamic range of -1 at base ISO.
If we look closer at our measurement data, between the D5300 and D3300, the two share the same color sensitivity and color response.
However, there is a noise difference between the two for the lowest grayscale (1% dynamic above grayscale inferior).
In the case of the D3300, this high noise reduces the dynamic range, but not the color sensitivity. The D3300 has a -1EV stop low dynamic range at base ISO which is very close to the D5300Color sensitivity between the two models.
Comparison of SNR at ISO100 between Nikon D3300 (shown in red) and Nikon D5300 (blue)
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Compared to rival offerings, the Nikon D3300's sensor performance is class-leading. This is a +1.33 stop improvement in sensitivity equal to +2/3 stops in IQ on the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (100D) and Sony SLT Alpha 58.
In terms of color sensitivity, the D3300 has +1.5 stop over Rebel SL1, and +2/3 stop on Sony. Dynamic range is similar to Sony (Nikon sensor has 1/3 stop wide range) increases to +1.5 stops on Canon.
There is also a large difference in low light capabilities between them. Against Canon sensors, Nikon has a +2/3 stop gain, rising to close to +1 stop on Sony.
The signal quality of the Nikon D3300 sensor compares well against other APS-C models in the line-up and it outperforms rival entry-level models.
Although the results are similar to its predecessor, removing the AA filter improves sensor resolution. Add that revised features and capability and looks better than ever with the new Nikon D3300.