Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Additionally referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
- Old Model is Canon 700D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Launched January 2015
- Earlier Model is Nikon D5300
- Renewed by Nikon D5600
Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 760D (24MP) and the D5500 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 760D was released 2 months later than the D5500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 760D matches up versus the D5500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 760D and Nikon D5500. The complete galleries are available at Canon 760D Gallery and Nikon D5500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Nikon D5500
760D | D5500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Canon 760D
D5500 | 760D | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 760D and Nikon D5500
760D | D5500 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | January 2015 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 760D features external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5500 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 760D versus the D5500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and D5500 is 66 and 71 respectively.
Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 760D and D5500.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 Specifications
Canon EOS 760D | Nikon D5500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 760D | Nikon D5500 |
Also called | EOS 760D / EOS 8000D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 39 |
Cross focus points | 19 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 565 gr (1.25 lbs) | 420 gr (0.93 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | 915 | 1438 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 820 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $849 | $700 |