Canon 700D vs Nikon D5300

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon 700D and Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and D5300 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 700D was manufactured 8 months prior to the D5300 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 700D scores versus the D5300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 700D & Nikon D5300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 700D Gallery & Nikon D5300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 700D offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Nikon D5300 has proportions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 700D against the D5300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and D5300 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 700D and D5300.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D5300 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 700D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.