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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5200

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(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
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Updated by Canon 1100D
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5100
  • New Model is Nikon D5300
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5200 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and D5200 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1000D was released 5 years prior to the D5200 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1000D scores versus the D5200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon D5200

 1000D D5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon 1000D

 D5200 1000D 
RevealedMay 2013July 2008Newer by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon D5200

 1000D D5200 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D comes with physical dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5200 has sizing of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 1000D against the D5200.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and D5200 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and D5200.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D5200 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 1000D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1000D
Portrait photography with Nikon D5200
59
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
79
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography factors
Nikon D5200 Street photography factors
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
69
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography information
Nikon D5200 Sports photography information
41
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
61
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography advice
Nikon D5200 Travel photography advice
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (500 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography features
Nikon D5200 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (500 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1000D
Vlogging with Nikon D5200
9
lack of video recording
71
screen is selfie friendly
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Nikon D5200
 Canon EOS 1000DNikon D5200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 1000D Nikon D5200
Alternate name EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2008-07-22 2013-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 7 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
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 speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502g (1.11 lb) 555g (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 84
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 13.9
DXO Low light score 719 1284
Other
Battery life 500 images 500 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $595