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Canon EOS Rebel T3 (with 18-55mm IS II lens)

Canon EOS Rebel T3 (with 18-55mm IS II lens)
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Nikon D3100 (with 18-55mm lens, Black)

Nikon D3100 (with 18-55mm lens, Black)
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Nikon D3000 (18mm-55mm VR lens)

Nikon D3000 (18mm-55mm VR lens)
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Nikon D5200 (with 18-55mm lens, Black)

Nikon D5200 (with 18-55mm lens, Black)
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Price $437 at 1 store $335 to $499 at 11 stores $446 to $598 at 10 stores Rebate
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$499 at 1 store Rebate
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$796 to $799 at 10 stores
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3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews 4.0 stars out of 24 reviews 4.0 stars out of 25 reviews 5.0 stars out of 1 review
Release date February 29, 2008 April 01, 2011 September 01, 2010 August 24, 2009 November 06, 2012
The Bottom Line Though it's a perfectly fine entry-level camera, there are better options for the money than the Canon EOS Rebel T3. A very good entry-level dSLR, the Nikon D3100 delivers excellent photo quality in a body that's streamlined for experienced photographers, but relatively unintimidating for the less advanced. Its only weakness is performance; though solid, it nevertheless lags behind the competition. Its feature set is basic even by entry-level standards, but the Nikon D3000 delivers the photo quality and performance you expect when stepping up to a dSLR, with an optional interface that's very beginner friendly. The Nikon D5200 makes a great choice for family and vacation photographers.

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Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
LCD display - 3 in
Dimensions (W x D x H) 5.1 in x 2.1 in x 3.6 in
5.1 in x 3.1 in x 3.9 in
4.9 in x 3 in x 3.8 in
5 in x 2.5 in x 3.8 in
5.1 in x 3.9 in x 3.1 in
Lens System 3 x x Zoom lens - 14 mm - 42 mm - F/3.5-5.6 Four Thirds
3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 II Canon EF-S
3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR
3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR
3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX
Optical sensor type Live MOS
CMOS
CMOS
CCD
CMOS
Light sensitivity ISO 100-1600
ISO auto (100-1600)
ISO auto (100-6400)
ISO 100-6400
ISO 6400
ISO 12800
ISO 100-3200
ISO auto
ISO 3200
ISO 100-1600
ISO auto (100-1600)
ISO 100-6400
ISO 12800
ISO 25600
ISO auto
Video capture Info unavailable MOV - 1280 x 720 -
MOV - 1280 x 720 -
MOV - 1920 x 1080 -
MOV - 1280 x 720 -
MOV - 1280 x 720 -
MOV - 1280 x 720 -
MOV - 640 x 424 -
Info unavailable H.264 - 1920 x 1080 -
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 -
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 -
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 -
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 -
H.264 - 1280 x 720 -
H.264 - 1280 x 720 -
H.264 - 640 x 424 -
H.264 - 640 x 424 -
Battery technology Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Weight 13.4 oz
17.5 oz
16 oz
17.1 oz
17.8 oz
Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
with Movie recording
Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
with Movie recording
Digital camera - SLR
Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
with Movie recording
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