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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5500

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Nikon D5500 front
Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5500 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
  • Revealed April 2011
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1000D
  • Refreshed by Canon 1200D
Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon D5300
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5600
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5500 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon 1100D and Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and D5500 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1100D was manufactured 4 years prior to the D5500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1100D scores vs the D5500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Nikon D5500

 1100D D5500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Canon 1100D

 D5500 1100D 
LaunchedJanuary 2015April 2011Fresher by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Nikon D5500

 1100D D5500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1100D enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Nikon D5500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1100D versus the D5500.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and D5500 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and D5500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D5500 to deliver more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older 1100D is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5500 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5500 as a Portrait photography camera
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1100D
Street photography with Nikon D5500
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (420 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography factors
Nikon D5500 Sports photography factors
51
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (700 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
68
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (820 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography factors
Nikon D5500 Travel photography factors
53
great battery (700 per charge)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
81
great battery pack (820 shots)
lighter than competition in class (420g)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography info
Nikon D5500 Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (700 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (820 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1100D
Vlogging with Nikon D5500
22
offers face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
lighter than competition in class (420 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D5500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Nikon D5500
 Canon EOS 1100DNikon D5500
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 1100D Nikon D5500
Also Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-04-13 2015-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4272 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 420 grams (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 84
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 14.0
DXO Low light rating 755 1438
Other
Battery life 700 images 820 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $700