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Canon 400D vs Nikon D5000

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Canon 400D vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2006
  • Alternate Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Succeeded the Canon 350D
  • Replacement is Canon 450D
Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Introduced June 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D60
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5100
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D5000 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon 400D versus Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the D5000 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 400D was announced 3 years prior to the D5000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the 400D matches up vs the D5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Nikon D5000

 400D D5000 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Canon 400D

 D5000 400D 
IntroducedJune 2009October 2006More modern by 32 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 400D and Nikon D5000

 400D D5000 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon 400D vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 400D has exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5000 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 400D against the D5000.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 400D and D5000 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 400D and D5000.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D5000 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 400D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D5000 Portrait photography advice
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography details
Nikon D5000 Street photography details
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
66
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5000 as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography advice
Nikon D5000 Travel photography advice
47
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (510 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5000 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery (510 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging features
Nikon D5000 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
52
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detection focus
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Nikon D5000
 Canon EOS 400DNikon D5000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 400D Nikon D5000
Alternate name EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2006-10-14 2009-06-12
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.52x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 grams (1.23 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 72
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 12.5
DXO Low light score 664 868
Other
Battery life - 510 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $630