Canon EOS
Kiss Digital X3
 vs
Canon
Kiss X4

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 vs Canon Kiss X5

Canon Kiss X4

56

  
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3

48

  
Winner

Canon Kiss X4

Reasons to buy the Canon Kiss X4

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,040k dots
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Thickness
 Thin
2.4"
 

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3

Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Thickness
 Thin
2.4"
Weight
 Light-weight
520 g
 

differences

Advantages of the Canon Kiss Digital X3
Snapsort is not aware of any important advantages of the Canon Kiss Digital X3 vs the Canon Kiss X4.
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 Learn more about
the Canon Kiss Digital X3

Advantages of the Canon Kiss X4
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 784 ISO vs 663 ISO
Help
 The Kiss X4 has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Color depth Better color depth 22.1 bits vs 21.7 bits
Help
 Distinguishes 0.4 more bits of color
Overall image quality Better image quality 66.0 vs 63.0
Help
 Almost the same
True resolution Higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 15.1 MP
Help
 Capture around 20% more detail in your photos
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 920k dots
Help
 More than 10% higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The Kiss X4's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 3.7 fps vs 3.4 fps
Help
 Around 10% faster continuous shooting
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the Canon Kiss X4
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
48 vs 56
Explain scores
Canon Kiss X4 Canon Kiss X4
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon Kiss X4.

similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Very small Help
Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
162 lenses
Thickness Very thin Help
2.4"
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/4000 of a second
Autofocus Slower contrast detection autofocus Help
slower focusing
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
Light sensitivity (boost) Poor boost ISO Help
12,800 ISO
Viewfinder coverage Below average viewfinder coverage Help
95%
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Sensor size Very small sensors Help
APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
Kiss Digital X3:3,200 ISO
Kiss X4:6,400 ISO
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
Kiss Digital X3:3.4 fps
Kiss X4:3.7 fps
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Weather sealed Neither is weather sealed Help
Need to shelter it from weather
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
11.5 EV
Viewfinder size Below average viewfinder size Help
0.54x
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
Kiss Digital X3:63.0
Kiss X4:66.0
Color depth Poor color depth Help
Kiss Digital X3:21.7 bits
Kiss X4:22.1 bits
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
Kiss Digital X3:663 ISO
Kiss X4:784 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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Canon Kiss X5

Entry-level DSLR
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is much larger
Compare the Kiss X5 vs the EOS Kiss Digital X3
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Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$429 - $499 with 18-55mm lens
Autofocus Focuses automatically
Weight Is slightly lighter
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is much larger
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the EOS Kiss Digital X3
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Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS Kiss Digital X3
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Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Sensor size Has a slightly larger sensor
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D3100 vs the EOS Kiss Digital X3
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Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$699 - $899 body only

$999 - $1,279 with 18-135mm lens
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS Kiss Digital X3
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Canon EOS Kiss X6i

Canon EOS Kiss X6i

Entry-level DSLR
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
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Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D3200 vs the EOS Kiss Digital X3
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Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 Competitors

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Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3.

Canon Kiss X4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon Kiss X4.

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