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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5200

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
77
Overall
69

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Announced February 2018
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D5100
  • Replacement is Nikon D5300
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5200 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon 4000D and Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and D5200 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 4000D was brought out 4 years after the D5200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the 4000D matches up against the D5200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D5200

 4000D D5200 
IntroducedFebruary 2018May 2013Newer by 59 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon 4000D

 D5200 4000D 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D5200

 4000D D5200 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 4000D has physical dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has proportions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 4000D against the D5200.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and D5200 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 4000D and D5200.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D5200 to provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher 4000D will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography advice
Nikon D5200 Street photography advice
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography details
Nikon D5200 Sports photography details
60
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (500 per charge)
60
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography details
Nikon D5200 Landscape photography details
59
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D5200 Vlogging highlights
28
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
71
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon D5200
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon D5200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 4000D Nikon D5200
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-02-26 2013-05-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436g (0.96 lb) 555g (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 84
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1284
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $293 $595