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Canon T7 vs Nikon D5200

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
77
Overall
69

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is EOS 2000D
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
  • Released May 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D5100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5300
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Canon T7 vs Nikon D5200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon T7 vs Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the T7 (24MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T7 was introduced 4 years after the D5200 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the T7 grades vs the D5200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Nikon D5200

 T7 D5200 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2013Newer by 59 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon T7

 D5200 T7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon T7 and Nikon D5200

 T7 D5200 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7 has exterior measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5200 has dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the T7 versus the D5200.

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7 and D5200 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7 and D5200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher T7 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 Portrait photography details
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
78
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 Street photography info
Nikon D5200 Street photography info
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
68
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 Sports photography details
Nikon D5200 Sports photography details
62
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (500 per charge)
60
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 Travel photography factors
Nikon D5200 Travel photography factors
56
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
69
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7
Landscape photography with Nikon D5200
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 shots)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7
Vlogging with Nikon D5200
28
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
71
display is selfie friendly
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon T7 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Nikon D5200
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Nikon D5200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7 Nikon D5200
Also referred to as EOS 2000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-26 2013-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Expeed 3
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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 475 gr (1.05 lbs) 555 gr (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" 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 22.6 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 13.9
DXO Low light rating 1009 1284
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $390 $595