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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5500

Portability
71 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Nikon D5500 front
Portability
71 Imaging
66 Features
85 Overall
73

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5500 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Alternate Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Old Model is Canon SL2
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
  • Superseded the Nikon D5300
  • Replacement is Nikon D5600
Photography Glossary

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5500 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SL3 and Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the D5500 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL3 was revealed 4 years after the D5500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL3 matches up against the D5500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Nikon D5500

		

		

			
 SL3 D5500 
IntroducedApril 2019January 2015Newer by 52 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Canon SL3

		

		

			
 D5500 SL3 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SL3 and Nikon D5500

		

		

			
 SL3 D5500 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SL3 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon D5500 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SL3 and Nikon D5500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL3 and the D5500.
Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5500 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and D5500 is 71 and 71 respectively.
Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and D5500.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should take the production date  of the products into consideration. The newer SL3 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SL3 Portrait photography details
Nikon D5500 Portrait photography details
81
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
79
 manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SL3 Street photography info
Nikon D5500 Street photography info
75
 screen articulates
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
75
 screen articulates fully
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (420g)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon SL3 Sports photography information
Nikon D5500 Sports photography information
70
 good  resolution (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (1,070 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
68
 good MP (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (820 shots)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon SL3 Travel photography information
Nikon D5500 Travel photography information
82
 better than average battery power (1,070 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
81
 good battery pack (820 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (420 grams)
 supports focus via touch
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SL3 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D5500 Landscape photography advice
79
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (1,070 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
78
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2")
 good MP (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (820 per charge)
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SL3 Vlogging advice
Nikon D5500 Vlogging advice
75
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone jack
 does not have image stabilization
75
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external microphone support
 lighter than competition in class (420 grams)
 no image stabilization
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Nikon D5500
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Nikon D5500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Nikon D5500
Alternate name EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2019-04-10 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 449g (0.99 pounds) 420g (0.93 pounds)
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 score not tested 84
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1438
Other
Battery life 1070 photos 820 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $599 $700