Canon 500D vs Nikon D5200

Lets look much closer at the Canon 500D versus Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and D5200 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 500D was brought out 4 years earlier than the D5200 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 500D scores against the D5200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 500D and Nikon D5200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 500D Gallery and Nikon D5200 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 500D offers physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Nikon D5200 has measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 500D versus the D5200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and D5200 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 500D and D5200.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D5200 to offer you extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 500D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.