Nikon D3300 - maybe the best camera in its series!

In this video I review the Nikon D3300 and compare it with the other popular cameras in the Nikon D3000 series, particularly the Nikon D3400. I like Nikon D3300 a lot. It is offering 24 Mpix and no low pass filter. This gives its sensor great resolution and detail. The Nikon D3300 is small and easy to handle, the photo quality is impressive. Unlike the later models in this series the D3300 still has sensor cleaning system by vibration and an external microphone port. This makes it prefferable to the later models. I'll show you the camera and talk about its main functions as well as pros and cons. You'll see sample photos and sample video taken by Nikon D3300. Overall I like Nikon D3300 recommend it to the novices and more experienced users alike.

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[sixtylyf]

The one Camera I have never thought of selling on. My entry Camera.

[simonsays]

My first camera many years ago. Absolutely brilliant camera. I just switched to the a6000 at some point...

[jimbryant]

I just started my research on DSLRs and have always wanted a Nikon, but the features of the D3300, D3400, and D3500 seem almost identical. Thanks for the clarification - now to start searching for a D3300!

[robertwaffel]

The D3300 was my first 'real' camera and has been with me to all continents but Antarctica. I took some of my best shots with it and it never ceased to amaze me regarding image quality. That CMOS 24 MP sensor is no joke.
Later I used the D3300 to film dozens of videos for a YT channel I had.
And even today it stays in service: I scan my film negatives on my copy stand with it (It absolutely outperforms my Fuji XT30ii which I used in the beginning for that).

[davidism]

This is the best made, most important and most relevant review of this camera and the D3000 series and it will help a lot of people to make a better decision. You are correct.Bluetooth is not a real benefit.This camera was so well designed.The battery can be removed from below while still mounted on a tripod and the SD card is so easy to remove from the side.Why waste the battery with Bluetooth ? The D3300 with it's external microphone port is by far the best in the series.I was very close to buying a Canon Rebel T5i but a professional photographer friend said go Nikon. I bought a Nikon D3300 for 35% less and was shocked to discover later that it has a much better DXO sensor mark score of 82 than even Canons Rebel T7 which is four years newer. It blows the Canon T7 out of the water on image quality. Nikon used carbon fibre reinforced plastic for this body. It is so strong and light. I think the D3300 looks great and feels very comfortable in the hand. I also learned that Nikon use a Sony sensor for this camera. Maybe this bigger Sony sensor and no low pass filter is why this camera can take such good photographs.Thank you for another fantastic video.

[anotherangleUK]

I have the D3300 which I bought recently and am very pleased with it. I like the external microphone jack for video work. Lenses are widely available secondhand for a reasonable cost.

[pakko]

Great video, excelent review! A few months back I bought a couple of D3000 very cheap and with less than 4000 clicks on each! I wanted to experience / explore the CCD sensors which were discontinued after the D3000. Now you've whetted my appetite for a D3300. I'll go hunting for it!

[anthealobb]

so glad i found this video - i have had a red d3300 since 2015/16ish and i havent used it in years and years now. i am starting to get into photography again (but properly and detailed this time) and was tossing up whether or not i needed to sell it and buy a modern camera! this video has taught me that wont be necessary while im still learning

[ditto]

I have a D3500 that I like a lot, but I wish it had the “fn” button. The D3300 has one and I might start shopping for a good used one.

[MrNecropodo]

I have not decided yet! And this camera is cheap! Thanks for the video!

[zetacrucis]

I read somewhere that the d3400 and d3500 have a different sensor from the d3300. DPreview samples make it look like the D3400 captures more detail at high ISO till you download the RAW and look at the Exif data showing 2/3 stop faster shutter speeds for the D3300, so likely lower than indicated true ISO for the D3400

[danilojonic]

I bought this as my first ever DSLR 5 months ago. I bought it for 150euro in mint condition with only ~2000 shutter count. So far, I shot with nikkor 18-70mm (~50euro) and I didn't really like the image quality even if it's upgraded kit lens. Do you have any recommendations for standard zooms that would perform better? Indeed I did cheap out on lens but i'm simply not sure what to get because at the time, better standard zooms would all cost 4x more. Overall, this camera body is 9/10 for beginners, much better than what Canon and Sony offer at this pricepoint. Only things I don't like about this body is questionable build quality (some parts are great but some are made very poorly) and no flip screen.

[shilparaju]

But on the negative note, there's no built-in wifi or Bluetooth to transfer pictures to your phone directly

[pakko]

I'm in a bind and I need your advice! I have the option of buying a D3300 with 6000 clicks for 200 euros and a D300S with 13800 clicks for 210 euros. The D300S comes with a battery grip (included in the price). Which one would you go for? The D3300 has 24 MPixels vs 12.3 MPixels of the 300S. It also has higher ISO capability - 12800 vs 3200 for the 300S. I rate the focusing system of the D300S superior because of the 51 focusing points vs 11 for the 3300.
The prices are basically the same as for the higher ISO capability of the D3300 it doesn't mean much to me. I attribute more importance to focusing.
Please comment.

[shikharmaru]

Thanks for the review, i just brought of cabinet my 10 years old DSLR D3300, 18-55, 55-200, and 35 mm prime lenses, which is barely used, Please give your suggestion, should i update the firmware or not, i have read reviews where people are complaining that after update the pictures became grainy. Pls

[fiedler]

I'm a new photographer, which cameras would you suggest for me? Nikon D3300, D3400 or Canon EOS3000d, i usually shoot buildings, portraits and vehicles

[arrow]

Thanks for the video. Is the metering accurate in P, A and S modes? Coming from a bridge camera with a live histogram in the viewfinder I'm worried I won't know when to use exposure compensation without it.

[SHUTENSEPC]

What about the best budget camera for video filming? 🤔
I currently have d3100 and I'm not enjoying the video quality at all😢

[katelynsmith]

Considering buying a Nikon D5000, I currently use a D70S and unfortunately it’s dying on me so I need something new but can’t afford these $3k cameras. I do car photography, would a D5000 be a good option?

[hafidzbudi]

I got it for just below $150 on a fairly good condition, and god the low light performance is very good at its price

Edit: i got the camera with the AF-P kit lens, the autofocus is very fast for just an old kit lens