Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
- Released May 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon D5100
- Newer Model is Nikon D5300

Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 70D was released 6 months after the D5200 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 70D matches up vs the D5200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 70D & Nikon D5200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 70D Gallery & Nikon D5200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Nikon D5200
70D | D5200 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon 70D
D5200 | 70D |
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Common features in the Canon 70D and Nikon D5200
70D | D5200 | |||
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Released | October 2013 | ![]() | May 2013 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 70D has outside measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 70D and the D5200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 70D and D5200 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 70D and D5200.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D5200 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Nikon D5200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 70D | Nikon D5200 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-10-31 | 2013-05-16 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5+ | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 39 |
Cross focus points | 19 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 755 grams (1.66 lbs) | 555 grams (1.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | 926 | 1284 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 920 images | 500 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $758 | $595 |