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Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(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
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
  • Released May 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon D5100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5300
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Nikon D5200

 400D D5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon 400D

 D5200 400D 
ReleasedMay 2013October 2006More modern by 80 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 400D and Nikon D5200

 400D D5200 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and D5200 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography advice
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography information
Nikon D5200 Street photography information
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
69
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 400D
Sports photography with Nikon D5200
40
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
61
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography info
Nikon D5200 Travel photography info
47
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 400D
Landscape photography with Nikon D5200
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 400D
Vlogging with Nikon D5200
9
no video recording
71
display is selfie friendly
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
no image stabilization
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Nikon D5200
 Canon EOS 400DNikon D5200
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