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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5200

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
77
Overall
69

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Superseded the Canon SL2
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5300
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5200 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SL3 was launched 5 years after the D5200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL3 grades versus the D5200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Nikon D5200

 SL3 D5200 
IntroducedApril 2019May 2013Newer by 72 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon SL3

 D5200 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Nikon D5200

 SL3 D5200 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL3 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5200 has dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL3 vs the D5200.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and D5200 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL3 and D5200.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer SL3 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography details
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography details
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
78
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Street photography camera
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography information
Nikon D5200 Sports photography information
70
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (1,070 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
60
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography info
Nikon D5200 Travel photography info
82
great battery life (1,070 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
69
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D5200 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,070 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5200 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
71
selfie friendly screen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Nikon D5200
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Nikon D5200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Nikon D5200
Otherwise known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-04-10 2013-05-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed 3
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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 449g (0.99 pounds) 555g (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 84
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1284
Other
Battery life 1070 images 500 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL14
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
Card slots One One
Price at launch $599 $595