Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800
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![Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2/Canon-SL2-front.jpg)
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched June 2017
- Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
- Superseded the Canon 100D
- Refreshed by Canon SL3
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Launched June 2012
- Superseded the Nikon D700
- Newer Model is Nikon D810
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon SL2 and Nikon D800, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and D800 (36MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and D800 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.
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The SL2 was revealed 5 years later than the D800 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL2 grades versus the D800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Nikon D800. The full galleries are provided at Canon SL2 Gallery and Nikon D800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Nikon D800
SL2 | D800 | |||
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Launched | June 2017 | ![]() | June 2012 | More recent by 62 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Canon SL2
D800 | SL2 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SL2 and Nikon D800
SL2 | D800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SL2 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Nikon D800 has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).
Check the Canon SL2 and Nikon D800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SL2 against the D800.
![Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 size comparison Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2-vs-Nikon-D800-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and D800 is 71 and 54 respectively.
![Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 top view buttons comparison Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2-vs-Nikon-D800-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and D800.
Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL2 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon D800 will give you greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SL2 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 sensor size comparison Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2-vs-Nikon-D800-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2-vs-Nikon-D800-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D800 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | Nikon D800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | Nikon D800 |
Also referred to as | EOS 200D / Kiss X9 | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2017-06-29 | 2012-06-11 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.54x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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, High-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 453 grams (1.00 lbs) | 900 grams (1.98 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 25.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | 14.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1041 | 2853 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 pictures | 900 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Launch pricing | $699 | $2,999 |