Canon EOS Rebel T3 vs Canon EOS 760D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T3 and Canon EOS 760D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Rebel T3

Canon EOS 760D

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Rebel T3 were released 2011 and Canon EOS 760D was released 2015. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS Rebel T3	2011
Canon EOS 760D	2015

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Rebel T3	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 760D	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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)

Resolution

Canon EOS Rebel T3 has a 12,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 760D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS Rebel T3	12,2 MP 12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848
Canon EOS 760D	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

Canon EOS 760D has a 97 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel T3. 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

Canon EOS 760D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T3. Canon EOS 760D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS Rebel T3 has 100 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T3	100-6400
Canon EOS 760D	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 Rebel T3
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 760D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T3 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 760D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T3	3
Canon EOS 760D	5

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel T3 and Canon EOS 760D 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.

Canon EOS 760D weighs 565 gr (equal to 1.25 lb) which is 14% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T3 and its 495 gr (or 1.09 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T3	495 gr 1.09 lb
Canon EOS 760D	565 gr 1.25 lb