Canon 350D vs Nikon D5300

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon 350D and Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and D5300 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 350D was unveiled 9 years prior to the D5300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 350D matches up against the D5300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 350D & Nikon D5300. The full galleries are available at Canon 350D Gallery & Nikon D5300 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 350D has got physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon D5300 has sizing of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 350D compared to the D5300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 350D and D5300 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 350D and D5300.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D5300 to give you greater detail having an extra 16MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older 350D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.