Nikon D3300 DSLR Camera Body

The Nikon D3300 DSLR Camera Body is a compact, lightweight entry-level DSLR aimed at photographers moving up from smartphones or point-and-shoot cameras, offering an impressive spec list for its class, including a high-resolution sensor and strong HD video capability.

At the core of the D3300 is a 24.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor built without an optical low-pass filter, letting the sensor resolve notably sharp, detailed imagery, paired with Nikon’s EXPEED 4 image processor. The sensor and processor combination delivers high-resolution imaging with strong low-light sensitivity to a native ISO of 12,800, expandable to 25,600. Autofocus uses the Multi-CAM 1000 11-point AF sensor, with phase-detection autofocus for viewfinder shooting and contrast-detection autofocus available in Live View, along with multi-area, selective single-point, tracking, and face-detection AF modes. Continuous shooting reaches up to 5fps at full resolution.

The shutter offers speeds from 30 seconds to 1/4000 second, and metering includes aperture-priority, shutter-priority, full manual, and automatic exposure modes along with scene modes. Video capability includes Full HD 1080p recording at up to 60fps, with a 3.5mm external microphone input for improved audio control during video capture. Handling centers on a fixed 3.0-inch LCD screen (921k dots, 160-degree viewing angle), along with an eye-level pentamirror optical viewfinder offering approximately 95% coverage and 0.85x magnification (0.57x 35mm-equivalent).

Build quality centers on a remarkably compact, lightweight body, weighing approximately 430g (body only) and measuring approximately 124 x 98 x 76mm, notably lighter than the average DSLR in its class. The camera is compatible with Nikon’s WU-1a wireless mobile adapter or an Eye-Fi SD card for optional wireless image sharing to a smartphone or tablet, and battery life is rated at approximately 700 shots per charge (CIPA standard) using the EN-EL14a battery. The D3300 uses Nikon’s F-mount lens system, giving it access to Nikon’s extensive lineup of compatible NIKKOR lenses, with autofocus functioning only on lenses equipped with their own built-in focus motor (AF-S or AF-P), since the body itself has no in-camera autofocus motor.

Key Features
– 24.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter
– EXPEED 4 image processor
– ISO 100-12,800 (expandable to 25,600)
– Multi-CAM 1000 11-point autofocus system
– Multi-area, selective single-point, tracking, and face-detection AF
– Up to 5fps continuous shooting
– Shutter speed range of 30 sec to 1/4000 sec
– Full HD 1080p video up to 60fps
– 3.5mm external microphone input
– Fixed 3.0″ LCD (921k dots, 160° viewing angle)
– Eye-level pentamirror optical viewfinder (~95% coverage, 0.85x magnification)
– Compatible with optional WU-1a wireless adapter or Eye-Fi card
– EN-EL14a battery (~700 shots per charge, CIPA)
– Lightweight, compact body (approximately 430g, body only)
– Nikon F-mount lens compatibility (requires AF-S/AF-P lens for autofocus; no in-body AF motor)