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Canon 760D vs Nikon D5100

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Nikon D5100 front
Portability
66
Imaging
57
Features
81
Overall
66

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5100 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Alternative Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
Nikon D5100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
  • Launched April 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5000
  • Replacement is Nikon D5200
Photography Glossary

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5100 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 760D versus Nikon D5100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and D5100 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 760D was launched 3 years later than the D5100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 760D grades versus the D5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Nikon D5100

 760D D5100 
LaunchedFebruary 2015April 2011More recent by 47 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Canon 760D

 D5100 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Nikon D5100

 760D D5100 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 760D has got outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5100 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 760D vs the D5100.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 760D and D5100 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 760D and D5100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon 760D to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer 760D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5100 sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5100 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D Street photography details
Nikon D5100 Street photography details
71
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
67
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D Sports photography details
Nikon D5100 Sports photography details
61
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 shots)
64
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (660 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 760D Travel photography information
Nikon D5100 Travel photography information
66
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
77
great battery pack (660 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 760D
Landscape photography with Nikon D5100
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (660 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D Vlogging factors
Nikon D5100 Vlogging factors
72
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
no image stabilization
69
display is selfie friendly
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Nikon D5100
 Canon EOS 760DNikon D5100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 760D Nikon D5100
Also Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-04-26
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 1
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 80
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 13.6
DXO Low light rating 915 1183
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 660 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $849 $0