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Canon 450D vs Nikon D5200

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
42
Overall
47
Canon EOS 450D front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Canon 450D vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Canon 450D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Revealed May 2008
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
  • Older Model is Canon 400D
  • Successor is Canon 500D
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5100
  • Replacement is Nikon D5300
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Canon 450D vs Nikon D5200 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 450D and Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and D5200 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 450D was unveiled 6 years earlier than the D5200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 450D scores vs the D5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Nikon D5200

 450D D5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon 450D

 D5200 450D 
IntroducedMay 2013May 2008More recent by 60 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 450D and Nikon D5200

 450D D5200 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 450D vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 450D features external dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has specifications of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 450D and the D5200.

Canon 450D vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 450D and D5200 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Canon 450D vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 450D vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 450D and D5200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D5200 to deliver extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older 450D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 450D vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Canon 450D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 450D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 450D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 450D
Street photography with Nikon D5200
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
69
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 450D Sports photography factors
Nikon D5200 Sports photography factors
50
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
61
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 450D Travel photography details
Nikon D5200 Travel photography details
48
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 450D Landscape photography info
Nikon D5200 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery life (500 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 450D Vlogging factors
Nikon D5200 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
71
display is selfie friendly
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
no image stabilization
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Canon 450D vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 450D and Nikon D5200
 Canon EOS 450DNikon D5200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 450D Nikon D5200
Alternate name EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2008-05-23 2013-05-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4272 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.52x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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
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 format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lbs) 555 gr (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 84
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 13.9
DXO Low light rating 692 1284
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $550 $595