Canon 650D vs Nikon D5500

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 650D and Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and D5500 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 650D was introduced 3 years prior to the D5500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 650D grades vs the D5500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 650D & Nikon D5500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 650D Gallery & Nikon D5500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 650D comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Nikon D5500 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 650D compared to the D5500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 650D and D5500 is 65 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 650D and D5500.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D5500 to produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 650D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.