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Canon 650D vs Nikon D5200

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Superseded the Canon 600D
  • Replacement is Canon 700D
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon D5100
  • Updated by Nikon D5300
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Canon 650D vs Nikon D5200 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon 650D vs Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and D5200 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 650D was brought out 8 months before the D5200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 650D matches up versus the D5200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Nikon D5200

 650D D5200 
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon 650D

 D5200 650D 
AnnouncedMay 2013August 2012Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Canon 650D and Nikon D5200

 650D D5200 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 650D comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has proportions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 650D compared to the D5200.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and D5200 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 650D and D5200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D5200 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 650D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D Portrait photography features
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography features
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography details
Nikon D5200 Street photography details
69
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
69
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography information
Nikon D5200 Sports photography information
58
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (440 shots)
61
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Travel photography camera
64
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (440 shots)
69
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 650D
Landscape photography with Nikon D5200
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D Vlogging information
Nikon D5200 Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lack of image stabilization
71
display is selfie friendly
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 650D vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Nikon D5200
 Canon EOS 650DNikon D5200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 650D Nikon D5200
Other name EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-20 2013-05-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 575g (1.27 lbs) 555g (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 84
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 13.9
DXO Low light rating 722 1284
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 500 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $498 $595