Nikon D750 vs Canon EOS 1000D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D750 and Canon EOS 1000D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D750 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 1000D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D750 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Canon EOS 1000D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D750 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1000D has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon D750 has a 140 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1000D. 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

Nikon D750 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1000D. Nikon D750 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS 1000D has 100 to 1600.

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 Nikon D750
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1000D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D750 can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Nikon D750. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1000D does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 49% heavier than Canon EOS 1000D and its 502 gr (or 1.11 lb).

Nikon D750 vs Canon EOS 1000D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D750 and Canon EOS 1000D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 1000D
Name	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 1000D
Manufacturer	Nikon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 1000D
Release Year	2014	2008
Release Date	2014-09-12	2008-06-10
MSRP	2299 USD	729 USD
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Camera Type	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 1000D
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 1000D
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6016 x 4016 pixels	3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	10,1 MP
Image Processor	EXPEED 4	DIGIC 3
Image	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 1000D
ISO Range	100 - 12800	100 - 1600
White Balance Presets	12	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 1000D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	51	7
Lens Mount	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 1000D
Articulated LCD	Tilting	N/A
Screen size	3,2”	2.5”
Screen dots	1229000	230000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT-LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.7×	0.81× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 1000D
Frames per second	6,5 fps	3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters	13 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 1000D
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 1000D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 1000D
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in	No
Remote Control	Yes (Wired or wireless)	Yes (E3 connector)
GPS	Yes Optional through GP-1/GP-1A	No
Body & Dimensions	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 1000D
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery & charger	Canon LP-E5 Li-Ion
Battery Life (CIPA)	1230 shots	N/A
Width	141 mm	126 mm
Height	113 mm	98 mm
Depth	78 mm	65 mm
Weight	750 gram	502 gram