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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5200

Portability
67
Imaging
52
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
77
Overall
69

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Announced April 2011
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Older Model is Canon 1000D
  • Replacement is Canon 1200D
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon D5100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5300
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5200 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 1100D versus Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and D5200 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 1100D was announced 3 years before the D5200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1100D grades versus the D5200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Nikon D5200

 1100D D5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon 1100D

 D5200 1100D 
AnnouncedMay 2013April 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Nikon D5200

 1100D D5200 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1100D offers outside measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Nikon D5200 has proportions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 1100D vs the D5200.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and D5200 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1100D and D5200.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D5200 to produce greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 1100D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography details
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography details
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
78
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Street photography camera
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography info
Nikon D5200 Sports photography info
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (700 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
60
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography features
Nikon D5200 Travel photography features
53
good battery pack (700 CIPA)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1100D
Landscape photography with Nikon D5200
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (700 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1100D
Vlogging with Nikon D5200
22
offers face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
71
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Nikon D5200
 Canon EOS 1100DNikon D5200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 1100D Nikon D5200
Also Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-04-13 2013-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4272 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 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
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 555 grams (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 84
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 13.9
DXO Low light rating 755 1284
Other
Battery life 700 photos 500 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $450 $595