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Canon T7i vs Nikon D5100

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Nikon D5100 front
Portability
66
Imaging
57
Features
81
Overall
66

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5100 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Previous Model is Canon T6i
  • Renewed by Canon T8i
Nikon D5100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
  • Released April 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon D5000
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5200
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D5100 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon T7i vs Nikon D5100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and D5100 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was released 5 years later than the D5100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the T7i grades versus the D5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D5100

 T7i D5100 
ReleasedFebruary 2017April 2011Fresher by 71 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Canon T7i

 D5100 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D5100

 T7i D5100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5100 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Canon T7i vs Nikon D5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the T7i and the D5100.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and D5100 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5100 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and D5100.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon T7i to result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern T7i is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5100 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography info
Nikon D5100 Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography features
Nikon D5100 Street photography features
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography features
Nikon D5100 Sports photography features
66
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
64
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (660 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography info
Nikon D5100 Travel photography info
80
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
77
good battery pack (660 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography advice
Nikon D5100 Landscape photography advice
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (660 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5100 as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
69
selfie friendly screen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Nikon D5100
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iNikon D5100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Nikon D5100
Otherwise known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2011-04-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 532 grams (1.17 lbs) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1183
Other
Battery life 600 photos 660 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14
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/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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