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Canon 750D vs Nikon D5000

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Canon 750D vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Launched June 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D60
  • Replacement is Nikon D5100
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Canon 750D vs Nikon D5000 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon 750D vs Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and D5000 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 750D was manufactured 5 years later than the D5000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 750D matches up against the D5000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Nikon D5000

 750D D5000 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2009More recent by 69 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Canon 750D

 D5000 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Nikon D5000

 750D D5000 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 750D vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 750D provides outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5000 has measurements of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon 750D vs Nikon D5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 750D against the D5000.

Canon 750D vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 750D and D5000 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 750D and D5000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 750D to show extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern 750D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 750D vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D5000 Portrait photography factors
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D Street photography highlights
Nikon D5000 Street photography highlights
70
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
66
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 750D Sports photography factors
Nikon D5000 Sports photography factors
61
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5000 as a Travel photography camera
66
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
56
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (510 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D Landscape photography features
Nikon D5000 Landscape photography features
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (510 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5000 as a Vlogging camera
72
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
52
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon 750D vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Nikon D5000
 Canon EOS 750dNikon D5000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 750d Nikon D5000
Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2009-06-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lbs) 590 gr (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 72
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 12.5
DXO Low light rating 919 868
Other
Battery life 440 shots 510 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $749 $630