Canon 300D vs Nikon D5200

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon 300D vs Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and D5200 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 300D was brought out 10 years before the D5200 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 300D matches up vs the D5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 300D and Nikon D5200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 300D Gallery and Nikon D5200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 300D has outside dimensions of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 300D compared to the D5200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 300D and D5200 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 300D and D5200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D5200 to offer you more detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 300D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.