Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100
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![Canon EOS 1000D front Canon EOS 1000D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-1000D/Canon-1000D-front.jpg)
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Announced July 2008
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Successor is Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
- Introduced April 2011
- Superseded the Nikon D5000
- Updated by Nikon D5200
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon 1000D versus Nikon D5100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and D5100 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
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The 1000D was revealed 3 years before the D5100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1000D grades versus the D5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D and Nikon D5100. The full galleries are available at Canon 1000D Gallery and Nikon D5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon D5100
1000D | D5100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Canon 1000D
D5100 | 1000D | |||
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Introduced | April 2011 | ![]() | July 2008 | Newer by 33 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon D5100
1000D | D5100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1000D offers exterior dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5100 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Compare the Canon 1000D versus Nikon D5100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 1000D versus the D5100.
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Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and D5100 is 70 and 66 respectively.
![Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100 top view buttons comparison Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-1000D-vs-Nikon-D5100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and D5100.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon D5100 to give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1000D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100 sensor size comparison Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-1000D-vs-Nikon-D5100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-1000D-vs-Nikon-D5100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5100 Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Nikon D5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 1000D | Nikon D5100 |
Also called as | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2008-07-22 | 2011-04-26 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 502 grams (1.11 lb) | 560 grams (1.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | 1183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 660 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $160 | $0 |