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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5300

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Nikon D5300 front
Portability
68
Imaging
65
Features
81
Overall
71

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Replaced the Canon 100D
  • Refreshed by Canon SL3
Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D5200
  • New Model is Nikon D5500
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5300 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SL2 versus Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SL2 was launched 3 years later than the D5300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL2 matches up versus the D5300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Nikon D5300

 SL2 D5300 
IntroducedJune 2017February 2014Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Canon SL2

 D5300 SL2 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Nikon D5300

 SL2 D5300 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL2 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5300 has dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SL2 against the D5300.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and D5300 is 71 and 68 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and D5300.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SL2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5300 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography details
Nikon D5300 Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5300 as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography information
Nikon D5300 Sports photography information
69
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
65
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL2
Travel photography with Nikon D5300
81
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
80
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SL2
Landscape photography with Nikon D5300
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging info
Nikon D5300 Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
72
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Nikon D5300
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Nikon D5300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Nikon D5300
Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-06-29 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Expeed 4
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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 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 @ 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 grams (1.00 pounds) 480 grams (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 83
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 13.9
DXO Low light rating 1041 1338
Other
Battery life 650 images 600 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $429