Upgrade Guide

Nikon D7000→Nikon D3300

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D7000

£115

2010

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D3300

£118 (+£3)

2014

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the D7000. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the D3300

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	D7000	D3300
Price	£115	£118
Released	2010	2014	↑
Sensor	16.2MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	16MP	24MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/24, 720p/30	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	6fps	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~1050 shots (CIPA)	~700 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	780g (with battery)	460g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Dual SD slots	Single SD slot

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