Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D) and Nikon D5300

Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D) and Nikon D5300 [S]ave

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Nikon D5300 ×
Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D) ×
General
ModelNikon D5300Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D)
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberD5300SL1
Alternate model number(s)-
  • 100d
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125117
Width (mm)7669
Height (mm)9891
Weight (g)1,035623
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D5200-
SuccessorNikon D5500Canon SL2
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)24.218
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)366.6332.27
Sensor width (mm)23.522.3
Sensor height (mm)15.614.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.924.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score8363
Dxo color depth score (bit)2421.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.911.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,338843
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2992 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4496 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1280 x 1280(1.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1696 x 1280(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1728 x 1728(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2034 x 1728(3.5 mp other)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 400(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12 or 14-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+l/f jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)53.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FCanon EF/EF-S
LensNikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VRCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 210.0029.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 140.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.783.06
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4525
Filter thread (mm)6758
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeOVF: 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DXOVF: AF-dedicated CMOS phase-detect sensor, 9-points (Center AF point is cross-type at f/5.6, Center AF point is vertical line-sensitive at f/2.8)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +1.0 diopterSLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.87x magnification, 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 m^-1 diopter adjustment
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.550.54
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.820.87
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,040,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 12800 in steps of 1/3 EV; expandable to Hi-1 = ISO 25600Auto(100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual; all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% of frame)63-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night LandscapeScene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, SCN (Kids, Food, Candlelight
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced wireless lighting supported with sb-910
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • sb-800 as master
  • sb-900
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • e-ttl ii auto
  • manual flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)129
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; Approx. 39/12; 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)GN=9.4m (ISO 100); Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12 or 14-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • raw+l/f jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional: wired or wireless
  • optional wired (rs-60e3) or wireless (rc-6)
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal (mc-dc2 remote cord or gp-1 gps unit)
  • type c mini-hdmi with cec
  • external 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • mini (type c) hdmi-cec
  • wired remote jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.580.33
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.60.32
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-8
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.630.34
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)53.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1001,140
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)44
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)48
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)44
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)44
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.290.26
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.33-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.42-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.230.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.420.22
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.08
Shutter lag (notes)OVF: Full AF lag, Auto Area mode = 0.424sLive View:Full AF lag = 1.33sPrefocused = 0.418sOVF:Full AF lag, Auto Selection mode = 0.102sLive View:Full AF lag, Quick Mode (Phase-detect AF), Single-point = 0.597sFull AF lag
Startup time (s)0.50.6
Play -> record time (s)0.30.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.22.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-150
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)600380
Battery form factorProprietary EL14aProprietary LP-E12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • digital photo professional
  • eos digital solutions disc (imagebrowser ex
  • eos utility
  • photostitch
  • picture style editor)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows xp/vista/7/8; mac os x v10.6+ (intel processor required)
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresEnhanced 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with no OLPF, EXPEED 4 processor, 5fps burst mode, Full HD video up to 60p, built-in Wi-FiWorld's smallest and lightest DSLR according to Canon; 9-point single cross-type AF; fixed LCD; new Hybrid CMOS AF II.



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