Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 vs Nikon D750

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 and Nikon D750. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3

Nikon D750

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D750 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 were released 2009 and Nikon D750 was released 2014. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3	2009
Nikon D750	2014

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D750 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D750	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 has a 15,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D750 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3	15,1 MP 15054336 pixels 4752 x 3168
Nikon D750	24 MP 24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016

Nikon D750 has a 60 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3	100-12800
Nikon D750	100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D750

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 can shoot up to 3,4 pictures per seconds and Nikon D750 can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3	3,4
Nikon D750	6,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 and Nikon D750 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D750 weighs 750 gr (equal to 1.65 lb) which is 44% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 and its 520 gr (or 1.15 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3	520 gr 1.15 lb
Nikon D750	750 gr 1.65 lb