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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5000

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2011
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Succeeded the Canon 1000D
  • Renewed by Canon 1200D
Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Revealed June 2009
  • Older Model is Nikon D60
  • Later Model is Nikon D5100
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5000 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon 1100D and Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the D5000 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 1100D was revealed 23 months later than the D5000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1100D grades vs the D5000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Nikon D5000

 1100D D5000 
RevealedApril 2011June 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Canon 1100D

 D5000 1100D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Nikon D5000

 1100D D5000 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1100D has got external dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Nikon D5000 has specifications of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1100D and Nikon D5000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1100D compared to the D5000.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and D5000 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and D5000.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer 1100D will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1100D
Portrait photography with Nikon D5000
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1100D
Street photography with Nikon D5000
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
66
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5000 as a Sports photography camera
51
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (700 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
42
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery pack (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography advice
Nikon D5000 Travel photography advice
53
great battery (700 shots)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
56
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (510 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5000 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (700 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (510 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging features
Nikon D5000 Vlogging features
22
comes with face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
52
display is selfie friendly
features face detect focus
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Nikon D5000
 Canon EOS 1100DNikon D5000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 1100D Nikon D5000
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-04-13 2009-06-12
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4272 x 2848 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 72
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 12.5
DXO Low light score 755 868
Other
Battery life 700 images 510 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $630