Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 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
- Revealed October 2006
- Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
- Older Model is Canon 350D
- New Model is Canon 450D
(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
- Released May 2013
- Old Model is Nikon D5100
- Newer Model is Nikon D5300
Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and D5200 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 400D was revealed 7 years earlier than the D5200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 400D grades vs the D5200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 400D and Nikon D5200. The full galleries are available at Canon 400D Gallery and Nikon D5200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Nikon D5200
400D | D5200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon 400D
D5200 | 400D | |||
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Released | May 2013 | October 2006 | More modern by 80 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 400D and Nikon D5200
400D | D5200 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 400D enjoys external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 400D vs the D5200.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and D5200 is 69 and 66 respectively.
Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 400D and D5200.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D5200 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 400D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 Specifications
Canon EOS 400D | Nikon D5200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 400D | Nikon D5200 |
Also referred to as | EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2006-10-14 | 2013-05-16 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
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 speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 556 gr (1.23 pounds) | 555 gr (1.22 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 664 | 1284 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $600 | $595 |