Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched April 2019
- Also Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
- Earlier Model is Canon SL2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
- Announced April 2011
- Succeeded the Nikon D5000
- Replacement is Nikon D5200
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Here, we are contrasting the Canon SL3 and Nikon D5100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and D5100 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).
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Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SL3 scores versus the D5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Nikon D5100
| SL3 | D5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2019 |  | April 2011 | Newer by 97 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Canon SL3
| D5100 | SL3 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SL3 and Nikon D5100
| SL3 | D5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly |
Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SL3 offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5100 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SL3 and Nikon D5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SL3 compared to the D5100.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and D5100 is 71 and 66 respectively.
Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL3 and D5100.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SL3 to deliver extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SL3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100 Specifications
| Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | Nikon D5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | Nikon D5100 |
| Also called as | EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 | - |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2019-04-10 | 2011-04-26 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 8 | Expeed 2 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.54x | 0.52x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 449 grams (0.99 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1070 images | 660 images |
| Battery form | 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $599 | $0 |