Images captured with the D3300 perfectly capture the atmosphere of important events. Nikon D3300 - budget functional SLR Automatic shooting modes

This powerful and easy-to-use 24.2 megapixel DSLR is compact and lightweight. It is convenient to carry with you to create unforgettable photos and high-definition videos at the right time.

The large sensor captures the finest details with superb sharpness and delivers excellent low-light performance (up to ISO 12800) for crystal-clear images in the dark.

For those taking their first steps in DSLR photography or wanting to learn more, there is step by step guide in help mode. With the optional Nikon Wireless Adapter, you can easily upload photos to your favorite websites via your smart device.

24.2 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor

Capture unforgettable high-definition images. Print high-quality, large-sized photos and crop images without losing detail.

Are you new to digital photography? Help mode

Using sample images and clear step by step instructions help mode, you will learn how to perfectly capture great photos and videos.

Wireless adapter

Forget about photos taken with a smartphone and upload them to in social networks excellent quality images! Use the optional Nikon Wireless Adapter* WU-1a and transfer images from the D3300 via your smart device.

Impressive results in low light

Capture crisp images in any light. A range of ISO 100 to 12800 (expandable to 25600 equivalent) captures all the details when shooting in the dark.

EXPEED 4 Imaging System

Nikon's fast and powerful image processing engine delivers high-speed performance and advanced noise reduction capabilities to produce crystal-clear images with true-to-life colors in any light.

Continuous shooting at 5 frames per second

Capture action with high speed(5 frames per second) to capture fleeting movements or facial expressions at the right moment.

Superb power from 24.2 megapixel sensor

The D3300 is equipped with a 24.2 megapixel sensor that does not use an optical low-pass filter (OLPF). You will get sharp and incredibly detailed images even when capturing textures with the smallest details.

Special effects: The D3300 offers a choice of 13 effects that make it easy to create artistic photos and movies. Just select the effect mode, select the setting you want to apply, and then shoot. Use the Pop filter to make colors more vibrant and saturated, or the Toy Camera Effect filter to create retro shots. And the Easy Panorama mode lets you capture everything you see around you.

11-point AF system: no matter how fast or erratic the subjects are moving, the D3300 will always bring them into focus. An incredibly accurate 11-point autofocus system with a cross-type sensor in the center ensures that the desired subject is quickly focused and then maintained if the subject moves away from the center or moves quickly or unpredictably.

Become a movie director - shoot Full HD videos: The camera is equipped with a D-movie feature that lets you shoot movies you can be proud of. You can record Full HD (1080p) video clips with good sharpness and frame rates up to 50p/60p using continuous autofocus. This results in smooth, yet very sharp and clear videos that capture the speed of movement of objects.

Large LCD Screen: Shooting with the D3300 is as easy as a compact camera or smartphone when you use the large 7.5 cm LCD monitor to create photos and movies. A wide field of view and 921k-dot resolution make it easy to compose and view shots, as well as apply special effects.

Intuitive controls: D-video and live view can be accessed at the touch of a button. The i button on the rear of the camera allows you to quickly change settings while shooting without opening the main menu. When shooting using the viewfinder, you can choose either a classic interface or a graphical one with convenient animated settings.

Optical viewfinder: Thanks to the D3300's clear and wide viewfinder, you'll capture shots at just the right moment, especially when subjects are far away and moving fast.

Compact system: D3300 camera body weighs only 410g; Complete with a small folding lens, this lightweight model is more convenient to carry than conventional DSLRs. The large grip makes it easy to hold the camera still despite its compact size.

NIKKOR Lenses: Take advantage of Nikon's renowned DX-format NIKKOR lenses and make the most of the D3300's high resolution. Capture photos and videos with vibrant colors, impressive contrast and crisp detail. Capture stunning portraits with prime lenses, macro lenses for life-size close-ups, and telephoto lenses for sharp images of distant subjects.

We continue our series of reviews of Nikon DSLRs, and today we will look at a budget DSLR entry level Nikon D3300. In past articles, we've covered the D5500 in detail, as well as many of the company's current full-frame models. Today's review of the D3300 will be the final one - so we will look at the entire line of Nikon DSLRs - from entry-level cameras to advanced professional models D810 and DF. Now we, and we hope that our readers too, will have a complete picture of the Nikon lineup - we will be able to compare cameras with each other and draw the right conclusions.

All three consumer models - the D3300, D5500 and D7200 - have the same 24 megapixel sensors, they do not have an anti-aliasing low-pass filter in front of the sensor, they have the same EXPEED 4 image processors, they provide the same ISO sensitivity range, and in theory the photos should become identical. So we will check whether it is worth overpaying and buying more expensive models, if even the most affordable D3300 can take pictures of the same quality as its older colleagues?

Nikon D3300 Video Presentation - Our PhotoFire Show!

The video briefly discusses the ergonomics of the Nikon D3300 camera, the principles of setting the main modes, and gives examples of shooting photos and videos. The film was shot by the authors and is an appendix to this article.

Test Methodology

All pictures were taken on a camera Nikon D3300 (firmware 1.01) complete with lenses 18-55 (AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II) and 18-140 (AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm 1 : 3.5-5.6 G ED VR), a SDHC UHS-I Transcend SDHC 32GB 300x Class 10 memory card was used. In most cases, the shooting was carried out in RAW (NEF) format, developed in Adobe Lightroom 6.5, all photos are shown without artistic processing, as were taken on camera, the necessary retouching was carried out for the portraits.

Ergonomics

The camera is small, compact and lightweight, making it very comfortable to hold in your hand. The case, of course, is made not of metal, but of plastic, the grip and the place for the thumb of the right hand are rubberized, the camera can be easily controlled with one hand. The small size of the D3300 will be more comfortable for women's hands, but it is also quite comfortable for men to hold it. The light weight of the camera will allow you to always take it with you, especially when traveling - the weight of the camera on the neck is practically not felt.

The camera is so easy to operate that it takes almost no time to get used to it and start shooting. Of course, the authors have extensive experience shooting with Nikon DSLRs, as well as cameras from other brands, and it will be somewhat more difficult for a beginner. Nevertheless, this camera is ideal for amateur photographers who shoot occasionally, from time to time - they will not have to remember for a long time each time where which setting is located and which wheel is responsible for what: they picked up the camera, turned on the power switch and then they started filming.

The menu in the camera is standard Nikon, here is only everything you need. Once you have made the necessary settings, there is generally no need to get into the menu, although there are a number of parameters, such as Active D-lighting and Picture Control, which are configured only in the menu, we will talk about this in more detail below.

The main shooting parameters are configured using the information screen, it is called up by pressing the i button, you can temporarily turn it off with the INFO button next to the shutter button. Appearance this screen can be customized - a graphical or tabular display is offered, and you can also select a color scheme, and all this is done separately for creative modes P/S/A/M (for example, select black), and separately for automatic modes and scene programs AUTO / SCENE / EFFECTS (for example, choose light), which is very convenient, since it is immediately clear in which mode in this moment filming is underway. In graphics mode, there is a beautiful animation of changing the aperture, everything is thought out to the smallest detail and looks very nice.

The screen in the camera is not rotatable, not touch-sensitive, and it has one unpleasant feature - there is no special sensor for bringing it to the eyes, the camera does not turn off the screen when looking through the viewfinder. This will greatly interfere with shooting in a dark room - one eye will experience serious inconvenience. It is a pity that the screen cannot be turned off at all and sighted only through the viewfinder. When shooting outdoors, especially on a bright sunny day, you don’t feel this feature and forget about the screen at all.

WiFi

The camera does not have a built-in Wi-Fi module, as in the D5500 model, however, the D3300 is fully compatible with the WU-1a external module, which can be purchased separately and turn 3300 into 5500 in this way. Well, or almost turn :-)

For those who like to take a laptop with them on a trip, we can advise you to install the RAW + JPEG format in the camera, so you can quickly share photos by copying JPEGs to a simple laptop using a cord or card reader and not bother with long viewing and processing of heavy RAW files. But at home, already process the RAW files of the photos you like. The camera itself also provides RAW to JPEG conversion.

Shooting a portrait

Portrait by day

Great vibrant natural colors! Shooting portraits on the Nikon D3300 is a pleasure, comments here, as they say, are superfluous.

Come to St. Petersburg and be sure to visit the Summer Garden!

Portrait in low light

In the room, as a rule, it is dark and the white balance is difficult for camera automation - these can be incandescent lamps or office fluorescent lamps. If the lack of light can be compensated for by increasing the sensitivity, then with white balance the best option is to shoot in RAW format, which is why it is called “raw”, which records all the information that enters the matrix, allowing you to adjust all parameters during processing, including white balance as needed.

When shooting in JPEG, you can choose one of the white balance presets or rely on automation.

For portraits in low light conditions and in the evening, the camera has a built-in flash, you can use an external flash if you wish - the camera is compatible with Nikon Speedlight flashes, we used the SB-800 model. We even managed to use the Canon 580 EX II flash, which works great with the camera in manual mode.

The built-in flash can work in TTL and manual mode, this is configured in the menu, we left TTL, which is what we recommend for beginners.

The built-in flash is configured depending on the needs of the photographer:

fill flash
Red-eye reduction
Slow sync + red-eye reduction
Slow sync
Rear curtain sync + slow sync

An example of how the flash works in different modes:

fill flash	Red-eye reduction


Slow sync + red-eye reduction	Slow sync

Rear curtain sync + slow sync	No flash

Mode slow synchronization useful in cases where you want to work on the photo and the background, and not just the object in the foreground. In practice, when shooting indoors, we did not see a particularly strong difference in the flash modes, and there was not a single photo of the red-eye effect, regardless of the flash mode.

The flash output can also be adjusted from -3 to +1, this is called "Flash Compensation".

Flash -3	Flash -2


Flash -1	Flash +1

As you can see from the example above, the -3 impulse is not suitable for shooting indoors, it is probably suitable for a bright sunny day, when the task is only to slightly illuminate the object when shooting against the light. In the range from -1 to +1, you can safely adjust the momentum based on your plan. Filmed in the Biblioteka cafe, on the 3rd floor, it’s very cozy and cool there, come in, you won’t regret it.

In the evening, when the building lights are on, is the best time to take a portrait.

Mode A, with built-in flash, 1/13 sec at f/5, 45mm, ISO 800

We arrived at the embankment in advance, and as soon as the street lighting turned on, we conducted a comparative test of the 18-55 and 18-140 mm lenses. Here, as they say, comments are superfluous - the portrait focal length is called portrait focal length, because they are cool to shoot portraits :-)

Lens 18-55 No flash, 50mm focal length	Lens 18-140 No flash, focal length 120mm

When shooting in the evening, you need to carefully monitor the work of Auto ISO - if you set the upper limit of ISO 12800 in the settings, the camera without ceremony and with pleasure lifts the sensitivity to the limit! We recommend limiting the camera's appetite to 3200 or, in extreme cases, 6400. It is interesting that "in the field", when viewed on the screen, noise at ISO 12800 is not visible, and it seems that the frame turned out to be bright and of high quality.

And finally: differences without flash - with flash, the same settings, from one point.

Landscape photography and reporting

Travel to Sochi

Journey to Tikhvin

Spring St. Petersburg

Evening city

When shooting evening landscapes, we usually use a tripod and a self-timer so as not to move the camera by pressing the shutter button, or we mount the camera on some object, for example, put it on a backpack or bag. The self-timer delay can be set to 2, 5, 10, or 20 seconds, this is configured in the menu. In the same way as in the D5500, the self-timer must be turned on again before each new use, the camera does not remember this setting.

Of course, if there is a cable release that you need to buy additionally, it will be easier to take evening shots, a self-timer will not be needed.

ISO sensitivity test

The ISO sensitivity in the camera can be set from 100 to 25600, with a value of 25600 displayed as "Hi1". Available automatic control ISO, this function is enabled in the menu, but only for photos, not for videos. If you use automatic ISO control, the camera will allow you to specify the maximum sensitivity and maximum shutter speed, which, in turn, can be set to auto. Phew… it will be quite difficult for a beginner! But auto ISO works great for a beginner.

We shot the sensitive ISO test twice - with noise reduction turned on and off for high ISOs. Not the slightest difference could be found, so we present the first test. Mode A, F/8, RAW, focal length 22mm. In the examples below, clicking on a photo will open the photo at a 1:1 scale.

ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 12800
ISO 25600

In the example below, we demonstrate various options for shooting an evening city: on the left is a frame taken from a tripod with ISO 100 and a shutter speed of 30 seconds, on the right is a frame from the same point with ISO 12800 and a faster shutter speed.

ISO 100, shutter speed 30 seconds	ISO 12800, shutter speed 1/6 second

And finally, here are a few more evening landscapes.

Night Peter at dusk

sunset classic

Live view mode

Shooting in Live View mode is one of the most problematic moments in the Nikon D3300 camera. The Live View mode is very slow and should probably only be used for leisurely still life shots in the studio or nature scenes such as sunsets or sunrises or macro shots. Of course, we shoot video only in Live View, but more on that below.

Live View mode is activated by a rather convenient button on the camera body, then you need to build a frame and focus by half-pressing the shutter button. Further, after fully pressing, the camera will slowly take a picture, then just as slowly raise the mirror, turn on live viewing, while showing the captured frame on the screen - all this takes about 5-6 seconds. For reporting, shooting dynamic scenes, portraits, this is clearly not suitable.

Live View and Aperture

When testing Nikon DSLRs, we are already used to the fact that the Live View mode does not display the result of changing the aperture on the screen, and the D3300 is no exception (the D750 and D810 are the only exceptions - there is full order with the aperture in Live View).

In M mode the control wheel is responsible for shutter speed, the aperture must be changed while holding down the exposure compensation button. We spin the wheel - the numbers on the screen do not change, nothing changes at all.

In mode A the same wheel is already responsible for the aperture, we turn it - here the aperture values \u200b\u200bare already changing, but these changes do not affect the picture itself on the screen.

In S mode The camera selects the aperture itself, however, the picture is the same here - you can turn the wheel as you like.

To see how this or that aperture value will affect the picture, you need to exit Live View, change the value, and then enter Live View again. Thus, this mode becomes not only useless, but actually loses its purpose - live viewing - in real time it will not work to change the exposure parameters and build a picture. Interestingly, the frame will eventually be taken with the aperture that will be indicated on the screen at that moment.

one values	other meanings

Experienced photographers will most likely shoot the old-fashioned way, framing the frame with the viewfinder and using fast phase detection autofocus, and if they use Live View mode, it will be for shooting objects or landscapes, when it is more convenient to frame the frame on the screen than to wade through head to the viewfinder, risking destroying the composition of objects and moving the camera. With a folding screen, of course, it is much more convenient to shoot such things.

Live View and Auto Focus

In Live View mode, focusing by contrast works, it is slow, much slower than in many compacts or mirrorless cameras, especially the brakes are felt when shooting moving objects or in low light. This can lead to confusion for users who have previously filmed on compact cameras and decided to switch to a DSLR.

Autofocus modes in Live View mode:

AF-S- single-frame tracking focus, used for stationary objects. Focus is locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
AF-F- continuous tracking focus, for moving objects. The camera focuses continuously while the shutter button is pressed and locks when half-pressed.
RF- manual focus.

Focusing manually

It's a pity that Nikon DSLRs don't have focus peaking like many mirrorless cameras do. You can also focus manually using the viewfinder, but it is much more convenient to use Live View - in this case it will be indispensable. During manual focusing using Live View, the function of magnifying part of the image works - this way you can comfortably adjust the focus. Manual focus will be useful when shooting subjects, still lifes, as well as when using compatible optics, such as fast fixes, which allow you to solve various creative tasks without autofocus support.

We tested manual focus while shooting video, see our video for an example. Of course, when focusing, the mode of strong magnification of the picture on the screen helps a lot.

Viewfinder

The viewfinder is standard Nikon, it displays the main service information. The viewfinder has one feature - 95% frame coverage, which may not be very convenient for accurate composition. For example, when you want to perfectly accurately build a portrait photo, or position some object on the table in the frame, so as not to do any post-processing on the computer, but immediately take the desired frame. In this case, indeed, the Live View mode will help - there is a 100% display of the future image.

The camera viewfinder can only be photographed with a phone camera, hence the low quality of the picture is higher. The main thing is that it is quite convenient to sight on it, there is an adjustment of diopters. We do not stop being surprised at Nikon's proprietary display of zeros - like other DSLRs, the number "100" in the viewfinder is displayed as "1oo", and it will not be clear to beginners why not display zeros normally?

High speed shooting

5 RAW frames per second is pretty good! When shooting in RAW, the buffer fills up instantly, we have a series of only 5-6 frames, after which it makes no sense to give a button - you need to take a break for 30 seconds, and then shoot the next series. In practice, this is quite enough for amateur purposes - we shot a series, immediately evaluated the result, thought about how to shoot better and started all over again. On the third attempt, we got such cool shots in motion, try it yourself!

Recall that we used a budget memory card Transcend 32 GB, 300x, class 10. If you use a faster and slightly more expensive card, for example Kingston SDHC 32Gb Class 10 UHS-I U3 90R/80W, nothing will change much, although writing from the buffer to the card will be faster. If a year ago the price difference between these models of memory cards was significant, more than 2 times, today they cost almost the same (according to NM), so when buying a camera, you can immediately recommend buying a fast Kingston memory card.

Styles and Effects

Of course, for beginners and those who like to experiment, the camera has built-in shooting styles and various effects. It makes no sense to test automatic shooting modes - each amateur photographer, if desired, will choose the desired mode depending on the situation.

Automatic shooting modes

complete auto
car without flash
portrait
landscape
child
sport
macro
night portrait

In macro mode, it’s unexpectedly cool to photograph flowers:

Picture Effects

One of the most interesting and functional effects is panorama, the Nikon D3300 does a great job with automatic panorama shooting. It is enough to select the panorama shooting mode in the effects, turn on Live View, focus, press the shutter button and move the camera along the panorama. The camera itself will glue the desired panorama in JPEG format, and it will do it very well. It is desirable to have a more or less uniform illumination of the scene being shot, and to move the camera carefully, without jerks and strictly horizontally. Below are a few panoramas that we shot handheld in automatic mode during our testing.

Special effects are set before the shot is taken, can be used for photos, and some for video.

The night vision	Super bright


Pop	photo illustration

Toy camera effect	color sketch

miniature effect	selective color

Silhouette	high key

low key	HDR drawing

It is quite inconvenient to use the Selective Color effect, because the standard camera controls are designed to take photos, not to process them, so choosing colors and adjusting their saturation is more convenient on a computer using a mouse and keyboard than by pressing the camera buttons. Nevertheless, there is such a mode, it allows you to get a black and white image on which some objects are highlighted in color, and if desired, the camera allows you to do this. In the example above in the “Selective Color” photo, the sky is highlighted with color, while all other colors are almost muted.

Active D-Lighting

An exclusive Nikon feature, in more expensive models the force of this tool is adjustable, in the D3300 it can either be turned on or off.

Active D-Lighting, in theory, helps to bring out lights and shadows in the photo, somewhat expanding the dynamic range of the scene. In practice, Active D-Lighting is almost useless when shooting in RAW, since when processed on a computer, you can achieve a much stronger or, conversely, softer effect, and generally more flexibly control lights and shadows. By the way, the Active D-Lighting settings in RAW files will be perfectly read by Nikon's Capture NX-D program.

When shooting in JPEG, Active D-Lighting, of course, irrevocably affects the image, it will not be possible to cancel it during processing. Active D-Lighting can be useful for some scenes, but you need to remember about it and constantly turn it on and off in the menu, depending on the scene being shot, since there is no other way to control this tool other than the menu item.

Active D-Lighting OFF	Active D-Lighting ON

We did not use this tool when shooting in RAW.

Picture Controls

Like Active D-lighting, this is also a Nikon feature. Picture Control modes allow you not only to adjust the image parameters in the camera itself, but also to create your own, sharpness, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue are available for adjustment. Older Nikon cameras allow you to upload computer-generated styles and even share them, the D3300 is not so advanced. The icon of the currently selected style is displayed on the information screen at the top.

Picture Control modes are relevant for JPEG and only for PASM creative shooting modes; in automatic modes, the camera itself will set all the parameters as it needs. As in the case of Active D-Lighting, these settings do not affect RAW files, however, Picture Control values \u200b\u200bare written in EXIF of the RAW file, and this setting is perfectly understood by Nikon's ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D programs, while it is not entirely clear another - how to reset this setting when processing RAW :-)

Picture Control Settings:

Standard- recommended in most cases. This setting uses standard processing for a balanced effect.
Neutral- used for subsequent processing on a computer. This setting uses minimal processing for natural results. It should not be confused with the Flat mode (“Uniform”), which is found in more advanced Nikon cameras, but is not supported in the Nikon D3300.
Saturated- for photographs in which it is necessary to emphasize the primary colors. Image processing for rich photo prints.
Monochrome- shooting black and white photos and videos.
Portrait- shooting portraits for natural skin color and texture.
Landscape- for shooting landscapes and city views.

Standard	Neutral


Saturated	Monochrome

Portrait	Landscape

Picture Controls and Movies

Many experts and bloggers recommend creating your own style for shooting video by twisting the sharpness and color saturation to a minimum. This method is suitable only if the video will be actively processed in a video editing program, while it is unlikely that it will be possible to return the lost clarity and sharpness. In any case, we recommend that you first use the "Standard" Picture Control mode, then try "Neutral", and twist some parameters only after successful experiments. Want to shoot monochrome video? Shoot in color and apply the b/w filter in the video editing editor, as in this case, if necessary, you can return the color to the video. Filmed in the "Monochrome" mode, the video will never become color, except if you paint each frame with paints like a movie about Cinderella.

Summing up, about using the Picture Control, we can say that in some cases this tool allows you to get interesting results. However, it will be difficult for a beginner to manage all these features - instead of a fun walk with friends and creating cool photos, they will be forced to engage in tedious switching between modes that you need to remember all the time, otherwise those very cool photos will suddenly come out in black and white ... Verdict - we recommend that beginners install Picture Control "Standard".

Optics

Kit lens 18-55

The Nikon D3300 came to us for testing with two lenses - a kit lens 18-55 and an advanced zoom 18-140. Of course, beginner photographers will most likely buy a kit with a compact, inexpensive AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens. This is the lens new version, as indicated by the Roman numeral II, it has a special button - to start shooting, you need to press it and turn the ring - the lens will move forward and the lens will be ready for use. After shooting, you need to reverse the operation and put the camera in the bag.

Button on the lens controversial decision. On the one hand, the lens has become much more compact than the previous model (without a button and the number II), with it the camera has become more convenient to carry, since the lens is now hidden inside and fixed. On the other hand, we will not be able to instantly take a picture, for example, from a car window at speed - we saw the plot, grabbed the camera, flipped the power switch ... the lens! you still need to unlock the lens! We press the button, turn it... That's it, the frame is left far behind, despite the fact that the camera itself turns on instantly, in a split second.

The lens is equipped with a stabilizer (VR, vibration reduction), it is activated by a special button on the body. The stabilizer is useful in low light conditions, as in theory it will allow you to shoot with more long exposures as well as handheld shooting.

In practice, at dusk, both with and without a stabilizer, the pictures turned out to be blurry, except that with a stub, the blur is a little less noticeable. Compare three photos: the first is without a stub, the second is with a stub, and the third is taken from a tripod. On click - crop 1:1.

by hand, without stub	by hand, with a stub	tripod

The lens is suitable for a beginner for everyday shooting, as it covers the most popular focal lengths - at a wide angle you can shoot landscapes, a city, a report, and 55 mm you can shoot portraits, flowers and some objects. At the long end, the lens has an aperture of F / 5.6, which, of course, will not allow you to beautifully blur the background in portraits, blur “into milk”, as photographers say, this requires special high-aperture portrait lenses, for example, 50 or 85 mm with an aperture of F / 1.8 . However, for the first time, it is quite possible to shoot portraits, landscapes, still lifes and videos with a whale lens. This is the advantage of the camera's compatibility with a wide range of Nikon lenses - after shooting at 18-55 for the first time, after a while you can choose a more advanced lens for your needs.

Resolution test 18-55

This shot was taken in Sergievka Park (Peterhof, a suburb of St. Petersburg), handheld, aperture priority A, f / 8, ISO 100. Click to enlarge 1:1.

18-55 Lens Specifications

Focal length 18-55mm (27-82.5mm 35mm equivalent)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture f/22-36
Lens construction 11 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens)
Minimum focusing distance AF: 0.28 m from the focal plane at all zoom positions
Number of aperture blades 7 (rounded aperture)
Weight approximately 195 g

Universal lens 18-140

Another lens in our test - AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm 1:3.5-5.6 G ED VR - is versatile and inexpensive, and of very high quality. The pictures turn out great! Despite its impressive dimensions, it is not at all heavy, an excellent choice for travel. They can shoot landscapes, and portraits, and some objects in the distance.

When you put 18-140 on the Nikon D3300, the camera looks like a real serious DSLR. To be honest, I don’t feel like shooting at whale 18-55 anymore, so on a trip to Sochi we shot all landscapes and portraits mainly at 18-140. Our verdict: 18-140 is the most balanced choice for the D3300, it really brings the camera to life and makes the photographer happy with great shots.

18-140 Lens Specifications

Focal Length: 18-140mm, 27-210mm 35mm equivalent
Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture: f/22-38
Construction: 17 elements in 12 groups (including one ED glass element and one aspherical lens)
Minimum focus distance: 45 cm at all zoom positions
Number of aperture blades 7, aperture aperture rounded

Despite the fact that Nikon itself on its website recommends another lens as a whale lens - 18-105, however, in our opinion, it is focal lengths 18-140 that are the most versatile and suitable for shooting while traveling.

When choosing optics, it should be remembered that any lens of the Nikon line is suitable for the Nikon D3300, however, autofocus will only work with lenses that have an autofocus motor built into it, such lenses are marked AF-S. Of course, old Nikkor lenses will also work here, but you will have to manually adjust the focus.

It is worth mentioning the peculiarity of Nikon cameras, which does not allow the full use of Soviet optics, for example Helios 44-2, through an adapter - we will not have an infinity setting, you can only shoot objects close up. To shoot landscapes and use the infinity focus setting, you will need an adapter with an additional lens, which will inevitably reduce the amount of light on the matrix and certainly will not improve the photo. When considering the option of buying Soviet optics, you need to remember this.

Shooting video

Despite the fact that the Nikon D3300 is an entry-level camera, it allows you to shoot Full HD video at a frame density of 50p, which is already a kind of standard today. When shooting a video, autofocus will work, but you should not expect miracles from it. Autofocus allows you to determine the faces of people and to some extent follow the movement of the object. Our video shows examples of video shooting.

Freeze frame from video

There is an input for an external stereo microphone (mini-jack), but the microphone built into the camera body is monophonic. You can adjust the sound level or set it to auto.

The built-in microphone perfectly catches the sound of the focus motor, which, when shooting a video, constantly travels back and forth, trying to focus, even if nothing happens in the frame and the frame is static. Well, if there is dynamics, the focus will actively drive and spoil the picture, and at the same time audio track. Moreover, if you install a stereo microphone on the hot shoe, it will also catch the sound of the autofocus motor, to a greater or lesser extent than the built-in one, depending on the microphone model. Of course, it is better to use a special directional gun microphone to shoot the presenter, however, such models are sometimes more expensive than the D3300 camera itself, and this is a separate topic for future research.

Shooting video and changing the aperture

The previously mentioned impossibility of changing the aperture in Live View mode when taking a photo further confuses all the cards when shooting video. Beginners will most likely shoot videos in auto mode and will not know aperture issues. Those who want to shoot creatively in M mode will turn on “Manual video control” in the settings, while the camera will set the minimum shutter speed to 1/50 (of course, if we chose the frame density of 50p) and allow more flexibility to control the shooting parameters. The question is blunt - how to adjust the exposure if the shutter speed is essentially fixed, and the camera does not allow you to monitor the change in aperture in real time?

AT this case There is only one way out - to set the desired exposure parameters in advance, adjust the focus in advance, turn off autofocus, then turn on Live View and shoot.

There is no auto ISO for video in the Nikon D3300 camera. The stabilizer on the lens is practically useless when shooting video with hands while walking: with or without a stub - the picture shakes and sways a lot, for shooting on the go, stadics are definitely needed.

Novice amateur photographers may ask the question - why not shoot video in auto mode, why suffer so much? The answer is obvious - to set the correct exposure parameters and the correct fixed white balance, so that the picture in the frame is even, without changes in brightness, without autofocus jumps and the annoying buzz of its motor.

Our verdict is that the Nikon D3300's video capture feature is paradoxically raw: amateurs and beginners will be very upset by the result, and professionals, if they wish, can easily squeeze a good picture and sound out of the D3300 - like a second camera for close-ups, why not? - however, the pros are more likely to choose more advanced techniques for their work.

Battery

The camera uses an EN-EL14a battery with a capacity of 1230 mAh. The developers promise that the camera will take 700 frames on a single charge - this is very good! We can say that the charge is enough for a whole day of walking, even if from time to time to shoot a video and view the footage. Moreover, in the evening of the same day, the camera withstood 45 minutes of TimeLapse shooting in the computer, which almost finished off the battery to zero. The battery is charged from the charger, for this you need to remove it from the camera, insert it into the charger and wait about 2 hours. USB camera not charging.

Nikon does not release an original battery grip for the D3300, if you wish, you can purchase a compatible one from online stores (about 2000 rubles). Its disadvantage is that it controls the camera like a remote control, only attached to the bottom of the camera, that is, you need to connect the handle with a cord to the D3300 in the "GPS" connector. In this case, the shutter button and its half-press will work. However, the cord will make it difficult to remove, dust can get into the open connector, something can be hooked on the cord itself or the open compartment cover, the second EN-EL14a battery needs to be purchased additionally - these are minuses. Of the pluses, of course, one can note the increased service life of the camera and a comfortable grip, including when shooting portraits. Whether such a pen is needed - everyone decides for himself.

Nikon D3300 and computer

Controlling the Camera Using a Computer

Most popular programs such as Capture One Pro, Adobe Lightroom, NKRemote, and even Nikon's proprietary Camera Control Pro 2 utility do not allow you to shoot directly to a computer on the D3300. However, there is a digiCamControl program for Windows that allows you to control the camera, including shooting HDR with bracketing, and even TimeLapse - there are no such functions in the camera itself. Of course, the camera is connected to the computer via a USB cord, you can use a USB extension cable to conveniently position the computer next to the tripod.

program digiCamControl

General view of digiCamControl program

The digiCamControl program is very functional, there are many interesting settings, even plug-ins are available. Of the minuses, one can note a very unhurried work when shooting HDR - NEF frames are rewritten for a very long time, especially with positive exposure, you need to wait more than a minute. But the program itself can glue the footage into one HDR.

The HDR tool is very simple (see screen shot above), but there is everything you need - you can set the number of frames and the exposure bracketing, and within a very wide range. We filmed a classic scene with a bridge - 3 frames with +-2 EV.

-2EV	0	+2EV

Of course, amateur photographers are unlikely to carry a hefty laptop with them for a walk, but if the task is to shoot a beautiful interior of a hotel or cafe, or some kind of museum, namely in these cases, the HDR mode will be very useful, the option with a laptop can be very interesting, since you can fine-tune all the parameters right there on the spot and, most importantly, quickly see the result of shooting on the big screen and even glue the finished HDR.

Here's how it looks in practice :-) Our regular readers will easily recognize this place! For those who see this frame for the first time, I will say that I photographed this bridge many times at different times of the year and used it in an article about HDR gluing. This is Sergievka Park (Peterhof, St. Petersburg), 100 meters from the famous stone head. Of course, with a Nikon D3300 camera, a tripod and a laptop, I came here again!

At the time of writing the review, the current version of digiCamControl was 2.0.27.0. The most interesting thing is that the program is absolutely free, although it is probably the only way to control the D3300 from a computer and shoot TimeLapse, and this is the case when it would not be a pity to buy the program to expand the functionality of the camera.

The TimeLapse shooting settings in the digiCamControl program are very ascetic, although quite sufficient - you can set the time delta between frames and the desired number of frames. For those who find it difficult to calculate the desired number of frames, they can set the end time for shooting. We press the Start button and do not touch the camera. When shooting TimeLapse, you need to remember about the sleep mode of the laptop - in the power saving settings, you need to without fail disable sleep mode altogether. The authors did not do this, and the laptop fell asleep during the test shooting, stopping shooting frames. We saw it in time and woke up Sonya, but missed three or four frames, which will be noticeable in the film. And, of course, both laptop and camera batteries must be fully charged.

For an example of TimeLapse shooting, see our video: M mode, shutter speed 1/400 at f/11, ISO 100, JPEG NORM format, autofocus off, stabilizer off, white balance - sun, Active D-Lighting off, frames fly directly to the laptop bypassing the memory card.

And here is what TimeLapse shooting looks like in practice :-) This is my favorite Sestroretsk, Dubki park.

Finishing the story about digiCamControl, it should be noted that the program allows you to use Live View and control the camera in this mode, including fine-tuning the focus, although the image on the screen does not look clear (see the screen below). From the live view mode, you can easily turn on video recording, while the file will be recorded both on the camera's memory card and on the laptop.

You can also shoot the starry sky using the Astronomy tool, we invite our readers to deal with this mode on their own. Cool program!

For Mac owners, the fact that Aperture allows you to take pictures in a computer can serve as a consolation, but in this program the functionality is limited only to a remote shutter release, no HDR, and you can’t control the camera settings. The most annoying thing is that Capture One Pro 9.1 sees the camera and even displays all its settings, but it does not allow you to take a picture - the button is not active. Most likely, there are intentional restrictions in the camera firmware on the part of Nikon developers.

Viewing and processing photos and videos

For all amateur photographers, without exception, it is highly recommended to download from the Nikon website a set of two branded Nikon programs - ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D. The first allows you to view photos and transfer them from the camera to a computer, the second - to process them. The programs are free, there are versions for Windows and MacOS.

Not so long ago I did, it will be useful for all beginners to familiarize themselves with its main functions.

Who do we think the Nikon D3300 is for?

First of all, this camera for beginners, for amateur photographers. This may be the first SLR camera or even the first camera.
The camera is good for learning the basics of photography, for example, in a photography school. There is nothing superfluous in it that could distract the student from mastering the art of photography. Indeed, PASM modes, high resolution of the matrix, a fast processor, the ability to use any Nikon optics, even the top models, as well as third-party optics, are all you need. In our opinion, the D3300 is just the perfect solution for studying! Instead of digging into menu settings, timelapses, Wi-Fi and other bracketing, twisting the screen and poking at it with their fingers, students will be able to calm down and finally think about light and shade and composition.
Complete with a good 18-140 lens - an ideal choice for travel photography: nothing superfluous, pointed, removed, compact size, good battery. If there was a Wi-Fi module in the camera, it would be just a 100% hit, what you need. If desired, you can use an external module, it weighs several grams and will provide the desired functionality.
In theory, it is possible to use the Nikon D3300 as a professional tool - complete with high-quality optics, the camera shoots quite decently. However, for work it is better to choose older models, such as the D7200.
Technologists will be clearly upset by the austerity of the settings, the lack of a lot of twists and the reduced camera capabilities.

6 main advantages of D3300

Price. This is probably one of the most affordable DSLRs on the market.
Nothing more, it's a camera. All the functions that a photographer really needs to take photos are in this camera.
Great choice for learning the basics of photography
A good choice for beginners - auto modes, story programs
Convenient ergonomics of management, small weight, compactness
Compatible with Nikon lenses, and when paired with good optics such as the 18-140, the camera delivers great results.

6 main disadvantages of the D3300

The screen is blinding when looking through the viewfinder, it will be inconvenient when shooting in a dark room
The effect of changing the aperture in Live View is not displayed, both for photos and videos
Very slow shooting and focusing in Live View
When recording video, breathing autofocus, the focus motor loudly climbs into the audio track. Built-in microphone - mono, no Auto ISO for video
There is no built-in Wi-Fi module, which can be a significant disadvantage when traveling
The camera does not remember the self-timer setting, you have to turn it on again for the next frame

Advantages of the D5500 over the D3300

Swivel touch screen
More advanced autofocus module - 39 points vs. 11, 3D tracking
Built-in Wi-Fi, the ability to shoot with bracketing, TimeLapse interval shooting
Camera eye sensor
14-bit RAW vs 12-bit
Ability to fully control the camera from a computer
ISO step ⅓ EV, which allows you to more flexibly select the desired value
Built-in stereo microphone

Advantages of the D3300 over the D5500

Ease of controls

conclusions

We can recommend the Nikon D3300 as a first DSLR to beginner amateur photographers when the budget is tight. If it is possible to allocate a little more for the purchase of a camera, it makes sense to look towards the D5500. We recommend that you quickly replace the 18-55 whale lens with an all-rounder, for example, 18-140 mm, which will allow you to fully reveal the potential of the D3300 and please with the quality of the pictures.

Nikon D3300 ratings on a 10-point scale from FotoExperts

Ergonomics - 7
Settings menu - 9
Case quality - 9
Photo quality - 8
Shooting video - 3
Kit optics - 3
Screen, viewfinder - 9
Autofocus operation, photo - 9
Shooting at high ISO - 7
Battery - 9

Total: 73%. A good choice as a beginner's first DSLR, suitable for any kind of amateur photography. For serious creative photography and video shooting, we recommend choosing one of the older models.

We have been assisted in our work by:

We thank representative office of Nikon in Russia for the equipment provided and the trust placed in it. Of course, our communication with Nikon continues, because they have many different interesting devices, which means that we have many new interesting tests ahead of us.
Victoria Joule: Thank you for your creative mood and active help in our work.

Ekaterina Ananasova Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross sensor) Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross sensor) Shooting speed 3 fps 3 fps 4 fps 5 fps LCD 3" LCD TFT monitor with 230,000 dots 3" TFT LCD monitor with 230,000 dots 3" TFT LCD monitor with 921,000 dots Video - 1920 × 1080, 24 fps 1920x1080 30p/25p/24p Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Landscape, Portrait EXPEED 4 EXPEED 4 EXPEED 4 ISO 100-25600 100-25600 100-25600 RAW 12-bit 14-bit 14-bit autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross sensor) Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX with TTL phase detection, 39 focus points (including 9 cross type sensors) Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II with TTL phase detection, fine tuning, 51 focus points including 15 cross type sensors; 1 sensor supports f/8 aperture Shooting speed 5 fps 5 fps 6 fps LCD screen Rotatable, 8.1 cm TFT touchscreen monitor. Resolution 1,037,000 dots. Viewing angle 170° 8 cm TFT monitor, 170° viewing angle, approx. 1229000 points Video 1920×1080, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 1920×1080, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 1920×1080, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat WiFi - Embedded IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g GPS - - - Battery EN-EL14a EN-EL14a EN-EL15 battery pack - - MB-D15 Dimensions,
weight (body) 124×98×75.5mm,
410 g 124 x 97 x 70 mm
420 g 135.5 x 106.5 x 76mm,
675 g Announcement date 01.2014 01.2015 03.2015 Price, body* RUB 25,690 RUB 45,090 RUB 63,430

3. Comparison of direct competitors - Nikon D3300 and Canon 1300D

	Nikon D3300	Canon 1300D
Matrix	24.2MP without optical low pass filter	18.0 MP Has a low pass filter
ISO	100-25600	100-12800
RAW	12-bit	14-bit
Shooting speed	5 fps	3 fps
autofocus	11 focus points (including one cross sensor)	9 AF points (1 cross type from f/5.6 at center)
AE bracketing	-	3 frames +/- 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments
LCD screen	3-inch TFT LCD monitor with 921,000 dots	3" TFT LCD monitor with 920,000 dots
Video	1920×1080, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p	1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)
WiFi	-	Wi-Fi, NFC connection for Android
GPS	-	-
Dimensions, weight (body)	124×98×75.5mm, 410 g	129.0 x 101.3 x 77.6mm, 485 g
Price, body*	RUB 25,690	RUB 31,990

*Given average price according to Yandex Market data as of May-June 2016. Prices are provided solely for information and comparison, see current prices on Yandex Market and distributors' websites.

4. Our tests of amateur Nikon DSLRs

Nikon D5500 DSLR test:
Choosing your first DSLR: Nikon D5300 or Canon 700D? http://www.fototraveller.ru/articles/nikon-d5300-vs-canon-700d.html
SLR Nikon D7100 - autumn photo test: http://www.fototraveller.ru/articles/nikon-d7100.html

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The test of the article is protected by "Yandex-original texts": Text from 06/12/2016, 02:23

In the anniversary year for Nikon, we decided to step back a bit from new products and pay attention to one of the cameras, which proved to be positive and gradually found its place and circle of fans.

Although this camera has been pushed a little by the release of a newer model - D3400, but this is not at all a reason to discount it - Nikon D3300 is still one of the best cameras for beginners, especially in its price category.

Of course, even with the growing popularity of mirrorless cameras, especially in beginner photography circles, DSLRs are in many ways much better for getting started in photography. Especially for those who plan to switch to more professional cameras in the future, among which DSLRs still reign supreme.

The D3000 series from Nikon has already gained its fans and proved its quality. Anyone who wants to get convenient control, shooting quality and a wide range of lenses from a camera can safely choose cameras in this series from Nikon.

Brief overview of functionality

The APS-C matrix of the Nikon D3300 camera has a resolution of 24.2. This is especially attractive, since a similar sensor is installed on the much more expensive Nikon D7200, a camera aimed at an advanced user.

As with the rest of the Nikon family, the D3300 has omitted the low-pass filter, resulting in more detailed images and sharper photos. This will be especially noticeable if you compare the photos taken on the D3200 and D3300.

In addition, the light sensitivity of the camera varies from ISO100 to 12.800. And if you use the additional expanding settings, you will get ISO25.600 from this camera, which will be quite enough for various lighting conditions.

The D3300 boasts a second generation EXPEED 4 image processor (exactly the same as on the Nikon D5300). The processor allows this camera to shoot with maximum duration 5 frames per second. In the continuous shooting mode, by the way, the camera is able to take up to 100 high-quality JPEG photos.

EXPEED 4 also allows the D3300 to shoot Full HD video at 50p/60p with dynamic autofocus. The camera records audio using the built-in stereo microphone. Of course, for those who are interested in 4K video, it is better to look at more advanced Nikon models, or try mirrorless cameras.

Nikon D3300 also allows you to use stylized effects, for original design video or JPEG photo. These are the Pop filter, which increases saturation, the Toy Camera for a retro effect and Easy Panorama (easy panorama). On the camera's LCD display, you can see a preview of the effects before applying them.

A separate 420-pixel RGB sensor is responsible for collecting exposure, white balance and focus data to pass it to the automatic scene recognition system.

The on-camera hybrid autofocus has 11 focus points for greater sensitivity. We have already seen such autofocus on previous models. It may seem a little simple, especially compared to mirrorless cameras, but it has been tested by numerous cameras and received its share of positive reviews.

The battery, despite being unchanged from the D3200 model, thanks to the processor, can withstand much more. According to the manufacturer, the Nikon D3300 is capable of taking up to 700 frames on a single charge.

Hull and control

The D3300 is the second camera in Nikon's lineup to use a monocoque design. That is, the chassis design is one-piece, so the camera, compared to its predecessor, is much lighter.

The size of the camera has also become smaller, although outwardly it is not very noticeable. The camera fits comfortably in your hands, and thanks to the coating, it will not slip out.

What especially positively distinguishes the Nikon D3300 from other cameras is the presence of a retractable 18-15mm lens in the kit. Again, compared to miniature mirrorless cameras, it's still a bit big, but compared to the D3200, it's a really big improvement. The lens will easily fit even in a small camera bag.

Before using the lens, you will first have to press the button on its body, which will bring it into working condition. That is, the start-up time of the camera will increase slightly. But if you're in a hurry, you can simply leave the lens unfolded.

On the back of the camera body there is a standard dial for setting aperture, shutter speed, mode, and so on. In full manual mode, to control the settings, you will need to press the exposure compensation button, and turn the wheel.

As with any beginner camera, there aren't many buttons on the D3300. In addition to the wheel for controlling exposure and modes on top, there is an exposure compensation button on the body, an information button that turns off the rear display so it doesn't get in the way when using the viewfinder.

You can quickly get to the menu using the “i” button on the back of the case. And of course, navigation buttons.

The function button next to the lens mount will allow you to quickly change the ISO, or JPEG quality, white balance, etc. For this button, you can select one of the options in the settings.

Autofocus system

Let's talk more about the focusing capabilities of the Nikon D3300. This camera focuses pretty quickly for a DSLR. This is especially noticeable in good or daylight. If the lighting is low, autofocus takes a little longer, but if you shoot in completely dark conditions, the camera will be much more difficult.

It should be noted that when using the Live View mode, the focusing speed is in principle always lower, due to the load on the processor. So, in such cases, it is better to use the viewfinder in the old fashioned way.

It is very simple to change the focus point, for this you need to press the navigation buttons and select the point that suits you. The central focus point is more sensitive than the rest, so remember this - it can come in handy.

Camera performance

So, Nikon D3300 offers us a three-inch LCD display with a resolution of 921,000 dots. So far, Nikon still does not equip cameras for beginners with a touchscreen, this of course would not hurt, but it is quite possible to manage without a touchscreen.

The interface, on the other hand, looks very modern and pleasant. The resolution allows you to enjoy both high-quality colors and a good image.

When shooting, the camera will show three circles where the shutter speed, aperture and ISO values will be displayed. For beginners, this is especially convenient, as it will allow you to quickly master the functions of the camera and work with exposure.

The optical viewfinder provides 95% of the field of view. This is a pretty good indicator, but in bright conditions, you can not notice something that then appears in the frame. So in any case, you need to be careful.

The battery, as promised by the manufacturers, can withstand the whole day of filming, allows you to view photos and so on. For everyday work, this is more than enough.

Auto white balance is also a pretty nice addition. It copes quite accurately in any conditions, even when shooting indoors.

Image quality

The Nikon D3300, despite its 24 million pixels and the likely danger of grain, does surprisingly well in low light. Grain appears only when shooting at ISO 3200 and above, but it is not at all detrimental to photography.

The screen allows you to view the photo with a magnification of 100%, and then you can definitely see all the details. When printed in A4 size or simply posted online, the photos from this camera look just fine.

One of the benefits of the sensor resolution on this camera is the ability to crop images but still take photos High Quality. This makes it incredibly easy for a beginner photographer.

The 18-15mm varifocal lens provides a lot of shooting options. Depth of field is nice too. And the colors are bright and high quality.

What to choose - D3300 or D3400?

Both cameras are equipped with the same matrix, both refuse the anti-aliasing filter, and the photo quality of both cameras is the same.

The novelty offers ISO 100-25600, while the D3300 offers 100-12800. Here the difference in numbers is more noticeable, but in practice you will have to try very hard to notice it.

Both cameras use the same autofocus system and image processor.

Nikon is clearly trying to keep the weight down with every new camera model, so the D3400 wins a little in this regard, and the cameras have different synchronization capabilities. The novelty is able to establish a connection with a smartphone using Nikon SnapBridge.

However, the D3300 is much more affordable in terms of price. And with approximately the same result, it will clearly be a very successful acquisition for someone who plans to switch from a regular camera to a professional one.

With its features and functions, the Nikon D3300 is ideal for mastering exposure and learning how to handle a SLR camera. The convenient lens included in the kit is suitable for almost any need - portrait, reportage or landscape shooting. The video shooting capabilities will suit the average user.

The cost of such a kit configuration is only 25,120 rubles, so it will not hit your wallet hard. The fact that this is not a novelty in its line is inferior to the functionality and results that can be obtained with this camera.

Of course, by tradition, the choice is yours.

The D3300 is one of the smallest and lightest DSLRs on the market. The new lens that came with the DSLR is pushed forward in this photo, at a focal length of about 30mm.

Camera control

The D3300 retained the same controls and mode switching. The new camera has all the necessary buttons that make the work of novice photographers simple and straightforward.

New 18-55mm lens included

As already mentioned, along with the D3300, Nikon plans to release a new AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 VR II lens. The main difference from the old model is the smaller size and weight of the optics. During use, the Nikkor 18-55mm will be about the same size as its predecessor. When off, it's much more compact.

New 18-55mm, off

The 18-55 has the same Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction as the previous model, but the new lens takes up much less space when off.

New AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G Lens

Nikon has also introduced a new AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G lens that will cost around $600. Although designed primarily for full-frame models, the Nikkor 35mm will also work with DX-format cameras like the D3300 with an equivalent focal length of 52.5mm. The lens is also very light and compact.

D3300 with Nikkor 35mm F1.8G lens

While most users probably won't be using the D3300 with the new Nikkor 35mm F1.8G lens, as the same DX version is much cheaper, this photo illustrates the relatively small size of the 35mm F1.8G.

According to the site -