Canon 400D vs Nikon Z5
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Canon 400D vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced October 2006
- Additionally Known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
- Replaced the Canon 350D
- Successor is Canon 450D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced July 2020

Canon 400D vs Nikon Z5 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 400D versus Nikon Z5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the 400D (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

The 400D was announced 14 years prior to the Z5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 400D matches up against the Z5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 400D vs Nikon Z5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 400D and Nikon Z5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 400D Gallery and Nikon Z5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Nikon Z5
400D | Z5 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Canon 400D
Z5 | 400D | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | ![]() | October 2006 | More modern by 167 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 400D and Nikon Z5
400D | Z5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon 400D vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 400D has got external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Nikon Z5 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the Canon 400D versus Nikon Z5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 400D versus the Z5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and Z5 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 400D and Z5.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 400D using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon Z5 will deliver more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 400D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 400D vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 400D vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
Canon EOS 400D | Nikon Z5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 400D | Nikon Z5 |
Also called | EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2006-10-14 | 2020-07-20 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 6016 x 4016 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon Z |
Available lenses | 326 | 15 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 4.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 556 gr (1.23 lb) | 675 gr (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 664 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL15c |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Retail pricing | $600 | $1,399 |