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Canon T7i vs Nikon D5000

Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Introduced June 2009
  • Older Model is Nikon D60
  • Replacement is Nikon D5100
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D5000 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon T7i versus Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and D5000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T7i was announced 7 years later than the D5000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the T7i grades vs the D5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D5000

 T7i D5000 
IntroducedFebruary 2017June 2009Fresher by 94 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Canon T7i

 D5000 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D5000

 T7i D5000 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon T7i has exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5000 has specifications of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the T7i versus the D5000.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and D5000 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and D5000.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon T7i to produce extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent T7i will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5000 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography features
Nikon D5000 Street photography features
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography advice
Nikon D5000 Sports photography advice
67
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery power (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography highlights
Nikon D5000 Travel photography highlights
80
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
56
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (510 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Nikon D5000
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
52
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery power (510 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5000 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
52
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detect focus
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Nikon D5000
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iNikon D5000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Nikon D5000
Alternate name EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2009-06-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532g (1.17 lb) 590g (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 868
Other
Battery life 600 images 510 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $749 $630