Nikon D3000
Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Nikon D3000 is also often compared to pro DSLRs and super zooms. The Nikon D3000's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the D3100 and the D5100) and Canon (such as the Rebel T3 and the EOS Digital Rebel XS)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D3000 compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has a marginally larger sensor (APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm), uses fast phase detection autofocus (phase detection vs contrast detection), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 126x97x64 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm) and has a self cleaning sensor.

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (563 ISO vs 919 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (62.0 vs 73.0), doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.1 EV vs 12.5 EV) and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots).

Nikon D3100 1 year newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the D3000) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 563 ISO Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Has live view Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the D3000) Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.5" common strengths of the D3100 and D3000 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm
	Compare the D3100 vs the D3000
Canon Rebel T3 1 year newer $333 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the D3000) Has live view Shoots movies: 720p @ 30fps vs None Longer battery life: 800 shots vs 550 shots Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the D3000) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Significantly smaller sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm Lacks a self cleaning sensor common strengths of the T3 and D3000 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Inexpensive: $333.00 vs $486.96
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Nikon D3000
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS 1 year older $348 - $595 (body only) $439 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel XS (vs the D3000) Has live view Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD Has a built-in focus motor Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XS (vs the D3000) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Significantly smaller sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm common strengths of the Rebel XS and D3000 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Very small: Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm Very thin: 2.6" vs 2.5"
	Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS vs the Nikon D3000
Nikon D5100 1 year newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the D3000) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 563 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 62.0 Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the D3000) Significantly larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.5" common strengths of the D5100 and D3000 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm
	Compare the D5100 vs the D3000
Nikon D90 1 year older $830 - $897 (body only) $1,047 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the D3000) Much lower noise at high ISO: 977 ISO vs 563 ISO Significantly better image quality: 73.0 vs 62.0 More dynamic range: 12.5 EV vs 11.1 EV Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the D3000) Much larger: Professional size 132x103x77 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm Much thicker: 3" vs 2.5" Significantly heavier: 703 g vs 536 g common strengths of the D90 and D3000 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Large sensors: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
	Compare the D90 vs the D3000
Canon Rebel T2i 6 months newer $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the D3000) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Lower noise at high ISO: 784 ISO vs 563 ISO Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the D3000) Significantly smaller sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm common strengths of the T2i and D3000 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Nikon D3000

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D3000 compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it has slightly more color depth (22.3 bits vs 20.4 bits), has a significantly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.5"), uses fast phase detection autofocus (phase detection vs contrast detection), is newer (july, 2009 vs august, 2007) and is slightly smaller (prosumer size 126x97x64 mm vs large 146x123x82 mm).

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (563 ISO vs 2,853 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (62.0 vs 95.0), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.1 EV vs 12 EV), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots) and slightly smaller viewfinder (0.52x vs 0.62x).

Nikon D70 5 years older	Significant advantages of the D70 (vs the D3000) Has a built-in focus motor Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the D70 (vs the D3000) Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 3.0" Worse color depth: 20.4 bits vs 22.3 bits Significantly worse image quality: 50.0 vs 62.0 common strengths of the D70 and D3000 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 140x111x78 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the D70 vs the D3000
Nikon D200 3 years older $1,300 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D200 (vs the D3000) Weather sealed Has a built-in focus motor Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the D200 (vs the D3000) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" Lacks a self cleaning sensor Larger: Professional size 147x113x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm common strengths of the D200 and D3000 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 147x113x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the D200 vs the D3000
Nikon D300 1 year older $2,000 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D300 (vs the D3000) Much higher resolution screen: 922k dots vs 230k dots More dynamic range: 12 EV vs 11.1 EV Has live view Significant disadvantages of the D300 (vs the D3000) Larger: Professional size 147x114x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.5" Significantly heavier: 925 g vs 536 g common strengths of the D300 and D3000 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 147x114x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the D300 vs the D3000
Canon EOS 60D 1 year newer $848 - $1,304 (body only) $1,177 - $1,342 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the D3000) Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Has live view Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the D3000) Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.5" Larger: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm common strengths of the 60D and D3000 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the Canon EOS 60D vs the Nikon D3000
Nikon D800 2 years newer $2,999 - $3,000 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D800 (vs the D3000) Much lower noise at high ISO: 2,853 ISO vs 563 ISO Much better image quality: 95.0 vs 62.0 More dynamic range: 14.4 EV vs 11.1 EV Significant disadvantages of the D800 (vs the D3000) Significantly fewer lenses available: 121 lenses vs 169 lenses Significantly larger: Large 146x123x82 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm Much thicker: 3.2" vs 2.5" common strengths of the D800 and D3000 Fairly small: Large 146x123x82 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm Supports RAW Light weight: 900 g vs 536 g
	Compare the D800 vs the D3000
Canon EOS 40D 1 year older $650 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 40D (vs the D3000) Has live view Shoots faster: 6.5 fps vs 3 fps Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD Significant disadvantages of the 40D (vs the D3000) Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.5" Heavier: 822 g vs 536 g common strengths of the 40D and D3000 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the Canon EOS 40D vs the Nikon D3000

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D3000 compared to super zoom competitors include: it is significantly smaller (prosumer size 126x97x64 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), has a much larger sensor (APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm), has a much longer battery life (550 shots vs 220 shots), focuses automatically (phase detection vs contrast detection) and has boost light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs none).

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3 fps vs 10 fps).

Nikon Coolpix P500 1 year newer $300	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the D3000) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the D3000) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Much shorter battery life: 220 shots vs 550 shots common strengths of the P500 and D3000 Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror Popularity: 15 408 949 vs 8 702 040
	Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the D3000
Nikon Coolpix P510 2 years newer $397 - $400	Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the D3000) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the D3000) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Much shorter battery life: 200 shots vs 550 shots common strengths of the P510 and D3000 Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror Popularity: 23 675 676 vs 8 702 040
	Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the D3000
Canon Powershot SX40 2 years newer $347 - $380	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the D3000) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the D3000) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" common strengths of the SX40 and D3000 Support external flash Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror Popularity: 29 455 504 vs 8 702 040
	Compare the Canon Powershot SX40 vs the Nikon D3000
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 1 year newer $299 - $302	Significant advantages of the HS20 (vs the D3000) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the HS20 (vs the D3000) Much smaller sensor: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Much larger: Large 130x90x126 mm vs Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm common strengths of the HS20 and D3000 RAW support Support external flash Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Nikon D3000