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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Nikon D5100 front
Portability
66
Imaging
57
Features
81
Overall
66

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(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
Nikon D5100
(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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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100 Overview

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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The SL3 was unveiled 8 years after the D5100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

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 
AnnouncedApril 2019April 2011Newer by 97 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper 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 typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and D5100 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D5100 Portrait photography advice
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL3
Street photography with Nikon D5100
75
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography details
Nikon D5100 Sports photography details
70
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery (1,070 shots)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
64
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (660 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL3
Travel photography with Nikon D5100
82
good battery (1,070 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
77
good battery power (660 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SL3
Landscape photography with Nikon D5100
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,070 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (660 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SL3
Vlogging with Nikon D5100
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
69
display is selfie friendly
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Nikon D5100
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Nikon 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