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Canon T6i vs Nikon D5200

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Alternative Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Earlier Model is Canon 700D
  • Later Model is Canon T7i
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5100
  • New Model is Nikon D5300
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Canon T6i vs Nikon D5200 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon T6i vs Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6i was released 22 months later than the D5200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the T6i scores vs the D5200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Nikon D5200

 T6i D5200 
LaunchedFebruary 2015May 2013More recent by 22 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon T6i

 D5200 T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Nikon D5200

 T6i D5200 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon T6i comes with outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Canon T6i vs Nikon D5200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the T6i versus the D5200.

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and D5200 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T6i and D5200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher T6i will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography details
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography details
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T6i
Street photography with Nikon D5200
71
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T6i
Sports photography with Nikon D5200
61
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
61
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T6i
Travel photography with Nikon D5200
66
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
69
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography factors
Nikon D5200 Landscape photography factors
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (500 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging details
Nikon D5200 Vlogging details
72
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
no image stabilization
71
selfie friendly screen
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Canon T6i vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Nikon D5200
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iNikon D5200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5200
Otherwise known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2013-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 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 area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 19 39
Cross type focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.52x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555g (1.22 lb) 555g (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 84
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 13.9
DXO Low light rating 919 1284
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 500 photographs
Style of battery 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $749 $595