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Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced April 2005
  • Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Earlier Model is Canon 300D
  • Renewed by Canon 400D
Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Released June 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D60
  • Successor is Nikon D5100
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Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon 350D and Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and D5000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 350D was launched 5 years earlier than the D5000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 350D scores against the D5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Nikon D5000

 350D D5000 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Canon 350D

 D5000 350D 
ReleasedJune 2009April 2005More recent by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
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Common features in the Canon 350D and Nikon D5000

 350D D5000 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 350D has outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon D5000 has specifications of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 350D and the D5000.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 350D and D5000 is 70 and 65 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 350D and D5000.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D5000 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 350D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 350D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D5000 Portrait photography highlights
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (8 megapixels)
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 350D Street photography information
Nikon D5000 Street photography information
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 350D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5000 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5000 as a Travel photography camera
47
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (510 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D Landscape photography details
Nikon D5000 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (510 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 350D Vlogging information
Nikon D5000 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
52
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Nikon D5000
 Canon EOS 350DNikon D5000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 350D Nikon D5000
Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2005-04-06 2009-06-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3456 x 2304 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 590g (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 72
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.5
DXO Low light rating 637 868
Other
Battery life - 510 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $630