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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5500

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Nikon D5500 front
Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5500 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
  • Older Model is Canon 100D
  • New Model is Canon SL3
Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon D5300
  • Successor is Nikon D5600
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5500 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the D5500 (24MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL2 was brought out 2 years later than the D5500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SL2 matches up against the D5500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Nikon D5500

 SL2 D5500 
IntroducedJune 2017January 2015Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Canon SL2

 D5500 SL2 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Nikon D5500

 SL2 D5500 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL2 comes with 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) while the Nikon D5500 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL2 against the D5500.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and D5500 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and D5500.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SL2 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5500 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D5500 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography information
Nikon D5500 Street photography information
74
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (420g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography advice
Nikon D5500 Sports photography advice
69
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
68
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (820 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography features
Nikon D5500 Travel photography features
81
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
81
great battery pack (820 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (420 grams)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D5500 Landscape photography factors
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (820 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging details
Nikon D5500 Vlogging details
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (420g)
no image stabilization
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Nikon D5500
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Nikon D5500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Nikon D5500
Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-06-29 2015-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 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 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
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
Built-in 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 grams (1.00 lbs) 420 grams (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 84
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 14.0
DXO Low light rating 1041 1438
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 820 pictures
Battery format 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $700