Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000
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Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 350D and Nikon D5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 350D Gallery and Nikon D5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Nikon D5000
350D | D5000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Canon 350D
D5000 | 350D | |||
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Released | June 2009 | ![]() | April 2005 | More recent by 50 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 350D and Nikon D5000
350D | D5000 | |||
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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).
Take a look at the Canon 350D and Nikon D5000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 350D vs Nikon D5000 Specifications
Canon EOS 350D | Nikon D5000 | |
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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 |