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Canon T6i vs Nikon D5300

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Nikon D5300 front
Portability
68
Imaging
66
Features
81
Overall
72

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Earlier Model is Canon 700D
  • Refreshed by Canon T7i
Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5200
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5500
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Canon T6i vs Nikon D5300 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon T6i vs Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T6i was announced 12 months later than the D5300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the T6i matches up vs the D5300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Nikon D5300

 T6i D5300 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2014More recent by 12 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Canon T6i

 D5300 T6i 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon T6i and Nikon D5300

 T6i D5300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon T6i enjoys outside dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Nikon D5300 has proportions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the T6i against the D5300.

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and D5300 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6i and D5300.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer T6i is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5300 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography details
Nikon D5300 Portrait photography details
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography factors
Nikon D5300 Street photography factors
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography information
Nikon D5300 Sports photography information
61
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
66
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography advice
Nikon D5300 Travel photography advice
66
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
80
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5300 as a Landscape photography camera
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging information
Nikon D5300 Vlogging information
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
72
screen is selfie friendly
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon T6i vs Nikon D5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Nikon D5300
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iNikon D5300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5300
Also called EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed 4
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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 grams (1.22 pounds) 480 grams (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 83
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 13.9
DXO Low light rating 919 1338
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 600 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
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 1 1
Launch price $749 $429