Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T4i (EOS 650D) and Nikon D5300

Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T4i (EOS 650D) and Nikon D5300 [S]ave

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Nikon D5300 ×
Canon EOS Rebel T4i (EOS 650D) ×
General
ModelNikon D5300Canon EOS Rebel T4i (EOS 650D)
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberD5300T4i
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos 650d
  • kiss x6i
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125133
Width (mm)7679
Height (mm)98100
Weight (g)1,0351,039
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D5200Canon T3i
SuccessorNikon D5500Canon T5i
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 score8362
Dxo color depth score (bit)2421.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.911.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,338722
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)54.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container
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 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 210.0029.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 140.0018.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.787.5
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4539
Filter thread (mm)6767
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: Phase-detect using 9 cross-type AF points with 1 high precision f/2.8 center point
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, 0.85x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.550.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.820.85
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 any AF point), 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, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control
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
  • integrated speedlite transmitter
  • manual flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • second curtain synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; Approx. 39/12; 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)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
Built-in wireless flash control--
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
  • rc-1)
  • rc-5
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)0.580.37
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.60.34
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-9
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.630.37
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)54.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10019
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)45.1
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)46
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)45.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)43
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.290.27
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.330.83
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.420.06
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.230.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.420.28
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.07
Shutter lag (notes)OVF: Full AF lag, Auto Area mode = 0.424sLive View:Full AF lag = 1.33sPrefocused = 0.418sOVF: Auto Selection AF lag: 0.122sLive View:Quick AF: 1.070sHybrid AF Single Area: 0.833sHybrid AF Auto Selection: 1.419sPrefocused: 0.062s
Startup time (s)0.50.7
Play -> record time (s)0.30.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.23.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-180
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)600440
Battery form factorProprietary EL14aProprietary LP-E8
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E8 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 (inc. remote capture)
  • photostitch
  • picture style editor)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows xp inc sp3 / vista inc sp1 and sp2 (excl. starter edition) / 7 (excl. starter edition) os x v10.6-10.7 (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-FiDIGIC 5 processor, 3-inch Vari-angle capacitive touchscreen LCD



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