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Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Nikon D5500 front
Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(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
Nikon D5500
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Nikon D5500

 760D D5500 
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Canon 760D

 D5500 760D 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 760D and Nikon D5500

 760D D5500 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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).

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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.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and D5500 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5500 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D Street photography details
Nikon D5500 Street photography details
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (420 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5500 as a Sports photography camera
61
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 shots)
68
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery power (820 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 760D Travel photography info
Nikon D5500 Travel photography info
66
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (440 shots)
81
great battery power (820 per charge)
lighter than competition (420 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 760D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D5500 Landscape photography highlights
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (820 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D Vlogging details
Nikon D5500 Vlogging details
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition (420g)
no image stabilization
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D5500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Nikon D5500
 Canon EOS 760DNikon D5500
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