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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5200

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Replaced the Canon 100D
  • Later Model is Canon SL3
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5100
  • Successor is Nikon D5300
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5200 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon SL2 versus Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SL2 was introduced 4 years later than the D5200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL2 matches up against the D5200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Nikon D5200

 SL2 D5200 
AnnouncedJune 2017May 2013Fresher by 51 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon SL2

 D5200 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Nikon D5200

 SL2 D5200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 features physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has proportions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL2 versus the D5200.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and D5200 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and D5200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SL2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Street photography camera
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
69
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography features
Nikon D5200 Sports photography features
69
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
61
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography info
Nikon D5200 Travel photography info
82
good battery life (650 shots)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D5200 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging advice
Nikon D5200 Vlogging advice
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
71
selfie friendly screen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Nikon D5200
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Nikon D5200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Nikon D5200
Also referred to as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-06-29 2013-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.80 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lb) 555 gr (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 84
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 13.9
DXO Low light rating 1041 1284
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 500 pictures
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $699 $595