Canon 760D vs Nikon D5200
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Launched February 2015
- Other Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
- Succeeded the Canon 700D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
- Introduced May 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon D5100
- Newer Model is Nikon D5300

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5200 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon 760D and Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 760D (24MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 760D was unveiled 22 months later than the D5200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 760D matches up vs the D5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 760D & Nikon D5200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 760D Gallery & Nikon D5200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Nikon D5200
760D | D5200 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | May 2013 | More recent by 22 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon 760D
D5200 | 760D |
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Common features in the Canon 760D and Nikon D5200
760D | D5200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Canon 760D vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 760D enjoys exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has sizing of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 760D and Nikon D5200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 760D vs the D5200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 760D and D5200 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 760D and D5200.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern 760D will have an edge in sensor tech.

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Canon 760D vs Nikon D5200 Specifications
Canon EOS 760D | Nikon D5200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 760D | Nikon D5200 |
Also called | EOS 760D / EOS 8000D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2013-05-16 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
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 rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 565g (1.25 lb) | 555g (1.22 lb) |
Dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | 915 | 1284 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 500 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $849 | $595 |