Canon 100D vs Nikon D5200
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
- Released July 2013
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel SL1
- New Model is Canon SL2
(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
- Announced May 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon D5100
- Replacement is Nikon D5300
Canon 100D vs Nikon D5200 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon 100D and Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and D5200 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 100D was unveiled 3 months after the D5200 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the 100D scores against the D5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 100D vs Nikon D5200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 100D and Nikon D5200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery and Nikon D5200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Nikon D5200
100D | D5200 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon 100D
D5200 | 100D | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 100D and Nikon D5200
100D | D5200 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | May 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Canon 100D vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 100D offers external dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Nikon D5200 has sizing of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).
See the Canon 100D and Nikon D5200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 100D versus the D5200.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 100D and D5200 is 73 and 66 respectively.
Canon 100D vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 100D and D5200.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D5200 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
Canon 100D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D5200 Specifications
Canon EOS 100D | Nikon D5200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 100D | Nikon D5200 |
Also called as | EOS Rebel SL1 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-07-26 | 2013-05-16 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 39 |
Cross focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407 grams (0.90 lbs) | 555 grams (1.22 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | 843 | 1284 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 500 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $499 | $595 |