Nikon D3000

similar to Nikon D3000
85
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DSLR
Type
APS-C
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
10 megapixels
Resolution
No video mode (N/A)
Video
1,600
Max ISO
11
Autofocus Points
3.0 fps
Capture Speed
500 shots
Battery Life
The D3000 is a high-performance DX-format SLR that delivers superb images and boasts a range of functions, which make photography simple and fun. Nikon’s intelligent Guide Mode offers incredibly user-friendly in-camera assistance, enabling even beginners to capture wonderful images. Perfect for shots that you are not sure how to take, Guide Mode will ask you about the image you want to capture and automatically optimize the camera settings for the best possible results. When you want to learn more, you can use Guide Mode to find out how to adjust the settings yourself. The 10.2 megapixel image sensor and fast autofocus performance ensure precise, detailed images. The large, 3-inch LCD screen is highly convenient for composing and reviewing images, and makes it easy to use the in-camera retouch menu that enables you to modify images without a computer. The D3000 – the camera that shows you how to capture stunning shots with ease.

26 Alternative Cameras to Nikon D3000

We’ve combed through thousands of cameras to compile this list of cameras which we think are good alternatives to the Nikon D3000. We’ve looked at DSLR cameras with a APS-C sensor (most of the time) and also rated their overall performance for guidance. You can find even more similar camera suggestions if you click on a camera in the list – doing this will take you to another list we’ve compiled of cameras similar to that one.
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Nikon D3500

96
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
25,600
Max ISO
11
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
1550 shots
Battery Life
Beautiful pictures for all. You don't need to be a photographer to know a great photo when you see one. And you don't need to be a photographer to take… more

Nikon D7200

93
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
25,600
Max ISO
51
Autofocus Points
6.0 fps
Capture Speed
1110 shots
Battery Life
24.2MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor EXPEED 4 Image Processor No Optical Low-Pass Filter 3.2" 1,229k-Dot LCD Monitor Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps Multi-CAM 3500 II DX 51-Point AF… more

Nikon D3300

93
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
12,800
Max ISO
11
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
700 shots
Battery Life
Capture every special moment in the lifelike quality it deserves- and have a great time doing it; With its included zoom lens, the new ultra-compact AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G… more

Nikon D3400

93
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
25,600
Max ISO
11
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
1200 shots
Battery Life
Before the Nikon D3400 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black), you chose your smartphone camera for convenience. Zooming was clumsy. Shooting in low light was nearly impossible. Capturing fast… more

Canon 7D

92
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Type
Sensor
High Entry Level
Price Range
18 megapixels
Resolution
Video
6,400
Max ISO
19
Autofocus Points
8.0 fps
Capture Speed
800 shots
Battery Life
Canon's 3814B016 EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-135mm IS Kit features a digital camera with 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors, capturing tremendous… more

Canon T6

91
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Bargain
Price Range
18 megapixels
Resolution
Video
6,400
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
3.0 fps
Capture Speed
500 shots
Battery Life
The EOS Rebel T6 camera can be ideal for anyone looking to step up their imaging game. Equipped with an 18.0 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and many automatic and creative… more

Canon 77D

91
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
25,600
Max ISO
45
Autofocus Points
6.0 fps
Capture Speed
600 shots
Battery Life
The EOS 77D is a perfect combination of quality and control. Results are stunning thanks to an optical viewfinder and fast and accurate dual pixel CMOS AF with Phase detection,… more

Canon 450D

90
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low
Price Range
12 megapixels
Resolution
Video
1,600
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
4.0 fps
Capture Speed
600 shots
Battery Life
For stunning photography with point and shoot ease, look no further than Canon’s EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon’s… more

Nikon D5100

90
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Bargain
Price Range
16 megapixels
Resolution
Video
6,400
Max ISO
11
Autofocus Points
4.0 fps
Capture Speed
660 shots
Battery Life
The D5100 incorporates an amazing array of special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording D-Movie Full HD movies. Selective Color isolates any color within the scene, capture… more

Canon 60D

90
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Bargain
Price Range
18 megapixels
Resolution
Video
6,400
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
1100 shots
Battery Life
With the new EOS 60D DSLR, Canon gives the photo enthusiast a powerful tool fostering creativity, with better image quality, more advanced features and automatic and in-camera technologies for ease-of-use.… more

Nikon D7000

89
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
16 megapixels
Resolution
Video
6,400
Max ISO
39
Autofocus Points
6.0 fps
Capture Speed
1050 shots
Battery Life
Meet the new Nikon D7000, a camera ready to go wherever your photography or cinematography takes you. Experience stunning images with sharp resolution and smooth tonal gradation, thanks to the… more

Canon 50D

85
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
High Entry Level
Price Range
15 megapixels
Resolution
Video
3,200
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
6.3 fps
Capture Speed
800 shots
Battery Life
Canon’s new EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. It features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor… more

Canon T6s

85
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
12,800
Max ISO
19
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
440 shots
Battery Life
EOS Rebel T6s Body, Eyecup Ef, Battery Pack LP-E17, Battery Charger LC-E17, USB Interface Cable IFC-130U, Wide Strap EW-100DB V, EOS Digital Solution Disk, Software Instruction Manual more

Nikon D200

83
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low
Price Range
10 megapixels
Resolution
Video
1,600
Max ISO
Unknown
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
400 shots
Battery Life
The powerful, feature-packed D200 digital SLR camera delivers a high-precision, high-performance package and creates a new class of camera between entry-level and professional digital SLRs. more

Sony A65

82
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
12,800
Max ISO
15
Autofocus Points
10.0 fps
Capture Speed
560 shots
Battery Life
Best of both worlds, 24.3 megapixel and up to 10 fps. Get action photos, HD Movies and Live View shots that other cameras miss, thanks to Sony’s exclusive Translucent Mirror… more

Sony A57

82
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Type
Sensor
High Entry Level
Price Range
16 megapixels
Resolution
Video
16,000
Max ISO
15
Autofocus Points
12.0 fps
Capture Speed
550 shots
Battery Life
Exclusive Translucent Mirror Technology DSLR with 18-135mm kit lens provides superb still and video capture performance. more

Nikon D60

80
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low
Price Range
10 megapixels
Resolution
Video
1,600
Max ISO
3
Autofocus Points
3.0 fps
Capture Speed
500 shots
Battery Life
The Nikon family of cameras covers every type of picture taker from seasoned professionals to travelers on vacation. The D60 is the latest example of Nikon innovation, transforming complex technology… more

Nikon D50

78
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Very Low
Price Range
6 megapixels
Resolution
Video
1,600
Max ISO
Unknown
Autofocus Points
3.0 fps
Capture Speed
400 shots
Battery Life
Nikon D50 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera - Body Only more

Sony A37

77
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
16 megapixels
Resolution
Video
25,600
Max ISO
15
Autofocus Points
6.0 fps
Capture Speed
500 shots
Battery Life
Exclusive Translucent Mirror Technology DSLR with 18-55mm kit lens provides superb still and video capture performance. more

Sony A700

75
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Bargain
Price Range
12 megapixels
Resolution
Video
6,400
Max ISO
11
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
600 shots
Battery Life
Sony Alpha A700 12.24MP Digital SLR Camera - Body Only more

Sony A380

74
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
High Entry Level
Price Range
14 megapixels
Resolution
Video
3,200
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
3.0 fps
Capture Speed
500 shots
Battery Life
The Sony a380 DSLR camera brings you the freedom of Live View, which lets you compose and shoot photos using a tiltable 2.7-inch (diag.) LCD screen. SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image… more

Sony A560

67
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Very Low
Price Range
14 megapixels
Resolution
Video
12,800
Max ISO
15
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
1050 shots
Battery Life
Don't let life pass you buy. Get the fast action that other cameras miss thanks to Sony's Quick AF Live View. Take in the landscape with 3D Sweep Panorama mode.1… more

Canon 1D Mark III

67
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
10 megapixels
Resolution
Video
3,200
Max ISO
45
Autofocus Points
10.0 fps
Capture Speed
2200 shots
Battery Life
The Canon EOS-1D Mark III has a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-H size) with Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System and a 3.0-inch LCD monitor with Canon's Live View technology. The… more

Canon 60Da

66
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
High Entry Level
Price Range
18 megapixels
Resolution
Video
6,400
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
1100 shots
Battery Life
Canon EOS 60DA The first astrophotography-specialized DSLR since the 2004-vintage Canon EOS 20Da, the 60Da shares most of the features of the 60D, but with one key differences that will… more

Sony A500

61
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
12 megapixels
Resolution
Video
12,800
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
520 shots
Battery Life
Exceptional picture quality, super-fast response and maximum shooting versatility come together with the Sony A500 camera. A 12.3 megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor and BIONZ image processing engine deliver amazing… more

Sony A200

50
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low
Price Range
10 megapixels
Resolution
Video
3,200
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
3.0 fps
Capture Speed
750 shos
Battery Life
Brand Name: Sony Model: B00125MHVM Optical Sensor Resolution: 10 MP Optical Sensor Technology: CCD Optical zoom: 3 x Lens Type: zoom Display Size: 2.7 inches Image types: JPEG Shooting Modes:… more

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