Nikon launches D3300 DSLR

Nikon's new DSLR is the D3300, the successor to its D3200, an entry-level shooter with a good amount of power for its low price. Though the new camera's body has only shrunk down by a small amount, the big change is with its kit lens — an iteration on the 18-55mm lens that Nikon has been offering with many new cameras for years now.

The camera also includes Nikon's first panorama mode on a DSLR. But while it's adding in other beginner-friendly features like photo filters too, Nikon hasn't brought built-in Wi-Fi to the new model, even though it's begun to introduce it elsewhere in its DSLR lineup. The D3300 be available with the kit lens next month for $649.95, with the lens available on its own for $249.95.

Nikon D3300's Specs:

Body type
Body type	Compact SLR
Sensor
Max resolution	6016 x 4000
Other resolutions	4512 x 3000, 3008 x 2000
Image ratio w:h	3:2
Effective pixels	24 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	25 megapixels
Sensor size	APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	Expeed 4
Image
ISO	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (with boost)
White balance presets	12
Custom white balance	Yes
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	RAW
JPEG quality levels	Fine, Normal, Basic
Optics & Focus
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Digital zoom	No
Manual focus	Yes
Number of focus points	11
Lens mount	Nikon F mount
Focal length multiplier	1.5×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	921,000
Touch screen	No
Screen type	TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage	95%
Viewfinder magnification	0.85×
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Manual exposure mode	Yes
Subject / scene modes	Yes
Built-in flash	Yes (Pop-up)
Flash range	12.00 m (at ISO 100)
External flash	Yes (via hot shoe or wireless)
Flash modes	Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Continuous drive	Yes
Self-timer	Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot AF-area
Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	No
Videography features
Format	MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone	Mono
Speaker	Mono
Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage included	None
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes (mini HDMI)
Wireless	Optional
Wireless notes	WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
Remote control	Yes (Optional)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	700
Weight (inc. batteries)	430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
Dimensions	124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	No
GPS	Optional
GPS notes	GP-1