Canon 100D vs Nikon D5300
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Renewed by Canon SL2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D5200
- Replacement is Nikon D5500
Canon 100D vs Nikon D5300 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon 100D vs Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and D5300 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 100D was manufactured 6 months before the D5300 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 100D scores versus the D5300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 100D vs Nikon D5300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 100D & Nikon D5300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery & Nikon D5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Nikon D5300
100D | D5300 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Canon 100D
D5300 | 100D | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 100D and Nikon D5300
100D | D5300 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | February 2014 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Canon 100D vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 100D features outer measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon D5300 has proportions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check out the Canon 100D vs Nikon D5300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 100D compared to the D5300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 100D and D5300 is 73 and 68 respectively.
Canon 100D vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and D5300.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon D5300 to give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
Canon 100D vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D5300 Specifications
Canon EOS 100D | Nikon D5300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 100D | Nikon D5300 |
Also called as | EOS Rebel SL1 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-07-26 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Expeed 4 |
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 | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407g (0.90 lbs) | 480g (1.06 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | 843 | 1338 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 600 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $499 | $429 |