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Canon 300D vs Nikon D7200

Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon EOS 300D front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Canon 300D vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Canon 300D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
  • Launched September 2003
  • Alternate Name is EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
  • Newer Model is Canon 350D
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7500
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 300D vs Nikon D7200, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and D7200 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 300D was manufactured 12 years prior to the D7200 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 300D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 300D grades against the D7200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Nikon D7200

 300D D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon 300D

 D7200 300D 
LaunchedMarch 2015September 2003Newer by 139 months
Screen size3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1229k118kClearer screen (+1111k dot)

Common features in the Canon 300D and Nikon D7200

 300D D7200 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon 300D vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 300D comes with external measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Nikon D7200 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

See the Canon 300D vs Nikon D7200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 300D vs the D7200.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 300D and D7200 is 63 and 59 respectively.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 300D vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 300D and D7200.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D7200 to resolve more detail due to its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 300D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Canon 300D vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 300D vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 300D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography advice
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 300D Street photography features
Nikon D7200 Street photography features
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 300D Sports photography information
Nikon D7200 Sports photography information
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,110 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 300D Travel photography advice
Nikon D7200 Travel photography advice
43
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery pack (1,110 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 300D Landscape photography features
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,110 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 300D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
30
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 300D and Nikon D7200
 Canon EOS 300DNikon D7200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 300D Nikon D7200
Alternative name EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2003-09-04 2015-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3072 x 2048 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 118k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 645 gr (1.42 pounds) 765 gr (1.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 87
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 14.6
DXO Low light rating 544 1333
Other
Battery life - 1110 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Card slots 1 2
Cost at release $54 $1,100