Canon EOS 1100D is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D3100 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though. Canon EOS 1100D were released 2011 and Nikon D3100 was released 2010. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.
D3100 sensor is approx. 1.08x bigger than 1000D sensor. Note: You are comparing cameras of different generations. There is a 2 year gap between Nikon D3100 (2010) and Canon 1000D (2008) .
I did a little quick comparison video of what you can achieve with an old DSLR vs a very good modern webcam. Do note that the Nikon has a time limit of 5 min
550shots. CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies. has a removable battery. Canon EOS Rebel T5. Nikon D3100. The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken. has a rechargeable battery. Canon EOS Rebel T5. 328.56 mm². vs. 332.27 mm². Difference: 3.71 mm² (1%) 500D sensor is slightly bigger than 1100D sensor (only 1% difference). Note: You are comparing cameras of different generations. There is a 2 year gap between Canon 1100D (2011) and Canon 500D (2009). All things being equal, newer sensor generations generally outperform the older. Has phase-detection autofocus for videos. Canon EOS 600D. Nikon D5100. A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear. has continuous autofocus when recording movies. Canon EOS 600D.
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