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Canon T8i vs Nikon D5000

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Alternative Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Superseded the Canon T7i
Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Introduced June 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D60
  • Later Model is Nikon D5100
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D5000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon T8i versus Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and D5000 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T8i was announced 10 years after the D5000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the T8i matches up vs the D5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Nikon D5000

 T8i D5000 
IntroducedFebruary 2020June 2009Newer by 130 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Canon T8i

 D5000 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Nikon D5000

 T8i D5000 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i has physical dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Nikon D5000 has dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon T8i versus Nikon D5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the T8i against the D5000.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and D5000 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T8i and D5000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon T8i to result in more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger T8i should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography advice
Nikon D5000 Portrait photography advice
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography features
Nikon D5000 Street photography features
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography highlights
Nikon D5000 Sports photography highlights
76
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (800 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography information
Nikon D5000 Travel photography information
80
better than average battery (800 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
56
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (510 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D5000 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (800 shots)
does not have image stabilization
52
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (510 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging factors
Nikon D5000 Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
52
selfie friendly screen
includes face detect focus
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Nikon D5000
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iNikon D5000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Nikon D5000
Also referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2020-02-12 2009-06-12
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
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 rate 7.5 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lb) 590 gr (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 868
Other
Battery life 800 photos 510 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $750 $630