Canon 400D vs Nikon D5100

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and D5100 is 69 and 66 respectively.

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.