Canon 700D vs Nikon D5500

Here is a thorough review of the Canon 700D vs Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and D5500 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 700D was released 19 months prior to the D5500 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 700D scores versus the D5500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 700D & Nikon D5500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 700D Gallery & Nikon D5500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 700D features external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Nikon D5500 has specifications of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 700D vs the D5500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and D5500 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 700D and D5500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D5500 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older 700D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.