Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100
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![Canon EOS 400D front Canon EOS 400D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-400D/Canon-400D-front.jpg)
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
- Launched October 2006
- Additionally referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
- Succeeded the Canon 350D
- Newer Model is Canon 450D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
- Announced April 2011
- Superseded the Nikon D5000
- Updated by Nikon D5200
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and D5100 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The 400D was released 5 years prior to the D5100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 400D scores against the D5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 400D & Nikon D5100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 400D Gallery & Nikon D5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Nikon D5100
400D | D5100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Canon 400D
D5100 | 400D | |||
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Announced | April 2011 | ![]() | October 2006 | More modern by 55 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 400D and Nikon D5100
400D | D5100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 400D enjoys physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Nikon D5100 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 400D against the D5100.
![Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 size comparison Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-400D-vs-Nikon-D5100-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and D5100 is 69 and 66 respectively.
![Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 top view buttons comparison Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-400D-vs-Nikon-D5100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 400D and D5100.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon D5100 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 400D will be behind in sensor technology.
![Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 sensor size comparison Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-400D-vs-Nikon-D5100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-400D-vs-Nikon-D5100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100 Specifications
Canon EOS 400D | Nikon D5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 400D | Nikon D5100 |
Otherwise known as | EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2006-10-14 | 2011-04-26 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 gr (1.23 lbs) | 560 gr (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 62 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 664 | 1183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 660 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $600 | $0 |