Canon EOS 600D Vs Nikon D5200: What Is The Difference?

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Canon EOS 600D

Body onlyCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS49points

Nikon D5200

Body onlyNikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VRComparison winnervsvs

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Canon EOS 600D vs Nikon D5200Canon EOS 600DNikon D5200

Why is Canon EOS 600D better than Nikon D5200?

• 119k dots higher resolution (screen)?1040k dotsvs921k dots
• 8.74% more battery power?1120 mAhvs1030 mAh
• 6.37% higher pixel density?501 ppivs471 ppi

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Why is Nikon D5200 better than Canon EOS 600D?

• 30 more focus points?39vs9
• 28.88% more megapixels (main camera)?24.1 MPvs18.7 MP
• 2x better video recording quality (main camera)?1080 x 60 fpsvs1080 x 30 fps
• 12800 ISO higher maximum expanded ISO?25600 ISOvs12800 ISO
• 60 shots longer battery life?500 shotsvs440 shots
• 35.14% more in continuous drive mode?5 fpsvs3.7 fps
• 491 ISO higher low-light ISO (DxOMark)?1284 ISOvs793 ISO
• 19 higher DxOMark Sensor score?84vs65

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User reviews

Overall rating

Canon EOS 600D6.73 User reviewsCanon EOS 600D6.7/103 User reviewsWrite a reviewNikon D52009.05 User reviewsNikon D52009.0/105 User reviewsWrite a review

Features

Build quality

7.5/10 2 ratings9.4/10 5 ratings

Video quality

8.0/10 3 ratings7.8/10 5 ratings

Controls

8.7/10 3 ratings8.8/10 5 ratings

Low-light performance

7.7/10 3 ratings8.0/10 5 ratings

Autofocus

7.0/10 3 ratings7.8/10 5 ratings

Comments

Highest scoreLowest scoreMost helpfulMost recentOldestCanon EOS 600DNikon D5200

Samiul Alam

3 years ago

6 / 10

Best at budget

Samiul Alam

3 years ago

6 / 10

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Corinna

2 years ago

6 / 10

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The camera is easy to use.

Corinna

2 years ago

6 / 10

The camera is easy to use, keeping in mind that the model is already 12 years old. Using it requires some getting used to, but otherwise everything is great

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salman

1 year ago

8 / 10

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Great

salman

1 year ago

8 / 10

Very good for beginners

Pros

• Flip LCD
• Higher ISO

Cons

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Design

Type

DSLRCanon EOS 600D

DSLRNikon D5200

The type of camera.viewfinder

Optical viewfinder (OVF)Canon EOS 600D

Optical viewfinder (OVF)Nikon D5200

The type of viewfinder that the camera has.is weather-sealed (splashproof)✖Canon EOS 600D✖Nikon D5200The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.screen resolution

1040k dots

921k dots

A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.Has a flip-out screen✔Canon EOS 600D✔Nikon D5200Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.viewfinder coverage

95%

95%

With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.screen size

3"

3"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).weight

570 g

555 g

The weight.has a touch screen✖Canon EOS 600D✖Nikon D5200You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.Show more

Optics

sensor size

APS-C

APS-C

One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.lens mount

Canon EF-SCanon EOS 600D

Nikon FNikon D5200

The type of mount that connects the lens to the camera.focus points

9

39

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.megapixels (main camera)

18.7 MP

24.1 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.maximum ISO

6400 ISO

6400 ISO

With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.maximum expanded ISO

12800 ISO

25600 ISO

Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.has sensor shift stabilization✖Canon EOS 600D✖Nikon D5200With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.continuous shooting (mechanical)

3.7 fps

5 fps

The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.has AF tracking✔Canon EOS 600D✔Nikon D5200With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.Show more

Videography

video recording (main camera)

1080 x 30 fps

1080 x 60 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos✔Canon EOS 600D✔Nikon D5200A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.has continuous autofocus when recording movies✖Canon EOS 600D✔Nikon D5200When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.has a microphone input✔Canon EOS 600D✔Nikon D5200A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack✔Canon EOS 600D✔Nikon D5200With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.has a stereo microphone✖Canon EOS 600D✔Nikon D5200A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.Has timelapse function✔Canon EOS 600D✔Nikon D5200A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.movie bitrate

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Canon EOS 600D)

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The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.number of microphones

1

1

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.Show more

Battery

Battery life (CIPA)

440 shots

500 shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.has a removable battery✔Canon EOS 600D✔Nikon D5200The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.has a rechargeable battery✔Canon EOS 600D✔Nikon D5200The battery can be recharged and used over again.has a battery level indicator✔Canon EOS 600D✔Nikon D5200An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.battery power

1120 mAh

1030 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Features

release date

14 years ago02/07/2011Canon EOS 600D

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nikon D5200)

The date the product first became available for purchase.processor

Digic 4Canon EOS 600D

Expeed 3Nikon D5200

The image processor used in the camera.supports Wi-Fi✖Canon EOS 600D✖Nikon D5200The device can connect to Wi-Fi.Has Bluetooth✖Canon EOS 600D✖Nikon D5200Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.Has dual card slots✖Canon EOS 600D✖Nikon D5200It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.shoots raw✔Canon EOS 600D✔Nikon D5200A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.supports lossless compressed raw✖Canon EOS 600D✖Nikon D5200It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.supports a remote smartphone✖Canon EOS 600D✖Nikon D5200This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.has an HDMI output✔Canon EOS 600D✔Nikon D5200You can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be through an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI.Show more

Miscellaneous

pixel density

501 ppi

471 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.USB version

2

2

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.

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