Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300
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![Canon EOS Rebel T7 front Canon EOS Rebel T7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T7.jpg)
![Nikon D5300 front Nikon D5300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon_D5300_0.jpg)
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65 Features
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Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Launched February 2018
- Also Known as EOS 2000D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Released February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D5200
- Updated by Nikon D5500
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Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon T7 and Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the T7 (24MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The T7 was launched 4 years after the D5300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the T7 scores vs the D5300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T7 & Nikon D5300. The complete galleries are available at Canon T7 Gallery & Nikon D5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Nikon D5300
T7 | D5300 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Canon T7
D5300 | T7 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+117k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon T7 and Nikon D5300
T7 | D5300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon T7 features outside dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Nikon D5300 has sizing of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon T7 and Nikon D5300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the T7 and the D5300.
![Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 size comparison Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T7-vs-Nikon-D5300-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T7 and D5300 is 68 and 68 respectively.
![Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T7-vs-Nikon-D5300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T7 and D5300.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer T7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 sensor size comparison Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T7-vs-Nikon-D5300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T7-vs-Nikon-D5300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon T7 vs Nikon D5300 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Nikon D5300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Nikon D5300 |
Also Known as | EOS 2000D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2018-02-26 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | 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 | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 475 gr (1.05 lb) | 480 gr (1.06 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" 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 | 22.6 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 1009 | 1338 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 600 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $390 | $429 |