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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5000

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released June 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Superseded the Canon 100D
  • Renewed by Canon SL3
Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Revealed June 2009
  • Older Model is Nikon D60
  • Successor is Nikon D5100
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5000 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SL2 and Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and D5000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SL2 was unveiled 8 years later than the D5000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL2 scores against the D5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Nikon D5000

 SL2 D5000 
RevealedJune 2017June 2009Fresher by 98 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Canon SL2

 D5000 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Nikon D5000

 SL2 D5000 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SL2 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5000 has specifications of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SL2 and the D5000.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and D5000 is 71 and 65 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and D5000.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SL2 to give greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SL2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5000 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography info
Nikon D5000 Street photography info
74
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography factors
Nikon D5000 Sports photography factors
69
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
42
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography advice
Nikon D5000 Travel photography advice
81
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (510 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography info
Nikon D5000 Landscape photography info
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
52
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (510 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5000 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
52
selfie friendly display
features face detection focus
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Nikon D5000
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Nikon D5000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Nikon D5000
Also called EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-06-29 2009-06-12
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lb) 590 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 72
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 12.5
DXO Low light score 1041 868
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 510 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $630