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Canon T6 vs Nikon D5200

Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62
Canon EOS T6 front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Canon T6
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed March 2016
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel 1300D
  • Replaced the Canon 1200D
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
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5100
  • Later Model is Nikon D5300
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Canon T6 vs Nikon D5200 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon T6 versus Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and D5200 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T6 was released 2 years after the D5200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the T6 matches up vs the D5200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Nikon D5200

 T6 D5200 
ReleasedMarch 2016May 2013Newer by 35 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Canon T6

 D5200 T6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon T6 and Nikon D5200

 T6 D5200 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon T6 has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Nikon D5200 has specifications of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the T6 against the D5200.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T6 and D5200 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T6 and D5200.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D5200 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern T6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
79
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6 Street photography information
Nikon D5200 Street photography information
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
69
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Sports photography camera
59
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
61
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6 Travel photography information
Nikon D5200 Travel photography information
55
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D5200 Landscape photography highlights
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6 Vlogging factors
Nikon D5200 Vlogging factors
27
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
71
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon T6 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6 and Nikon D5200
 Canon EOS T6Nikon D5200
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS T6 Nikon D5200
Also referred to as EOS Rebel 1300D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-03-10 2013-05-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.52x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 555 gr (1.22 pounds)
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 Overall rating 66 84
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 13.9
DXO Low light rating 781 1284
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 500 photographs
Battery style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $549 $595