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Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
77
Overall
69

Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon 60D
  • Replacement is Canon 80D
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Nikon D5200

 70D D5200 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon 70D

 D5200 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Nikon D5200

 70D D5200 
ReleasedOctober 2013May 2013Same age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

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

Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography information
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
78
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon 70D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Street photography camera
68
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
68
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D5200 Sports photography highlights
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
60
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography details
Nikon D5200 Travel photography details
69
environment sealing
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
69
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging details
Nikon D5200 Vlogging details
69
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Nikon D5200
 Canon EOS 70DNikon D5200
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