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Canon 100D vs Nikon D5000

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Later Model is Canon SL2
Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Introduced June 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D60
  • Replacement is Nikon D5100
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D5000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 100D versus Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and D5000 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 100D was introduced 4 years after the D5000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 100D grades against the D5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Nikon D5000

 100D D5000 
IntroducedJuly 2013June 2009Newer by 51 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Canon 100D

 D5000 100D 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 100D and Nikon D5000

 100D D5000 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon D5000 has measurements of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 100D versus Nikon D5000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 100D compared to the D5000.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and D5000 is 73 and 65 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and D5000.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 100D to provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger 100D will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 100D
Portrait photography with Nikon D5000
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 100D
Street photography with Nikon D5000
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D5000 Sports photography highlights
58
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (380 per charge)
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 100D
Travel photography with Nikon D5000
64
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (380 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
56
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (510 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography features
Nikon D5000 Landscape photography features
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery life (510 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5000 as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
52
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detection focusing
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Nikon D5000
 Canon EOS 100DNikon D5000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 100D Nikon D5000
Also called EOS Rebel SL1 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-07-26 2009-06-12
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.52x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.40 m 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lb) 590 grams (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 72
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 843 868
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 510 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $630