Nikon D5200 vs Canon T5i(700D) Differences Explained Simply

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[@photorectoby]

Tell me about the type of photography you do or plan to do? What's important to you? I might be able to help you decide. Feel free to message me on my FB page linked under this video, easier to have conversations there.

[@photorectoby]

What camera do you own? Feel free to send me a message on my facebook page, linked under the video and I can provide some help and links.

[@photorectoby]

Congrats. I have tons of T4i/T5i tutorial videos up. Make sure you subscribe and let me know if you have any questions.

[@photorectoby]

Thanks and let me know if you have any questions. Are you using a 650 or 700D these days?

[@photorectoby]

Tell me more about how you plan to use? Video/Photo? what will you be shooting?

[@photorectoby]

I love DSLR controller and have a few videos that discuss using it with T4i/T5i. Is there something specific I said that made you bring that up?

[@RACAMARGO100]

You are great. We just got a T4i for product photography and it really does a great job. I´m not a pro, but I´m on the way. Thank you so much for the explanations. Roger. Brazil.

[@photorectoby]

hi pegg - T5i with 18-135 or the 18-55 will be great. Both those lenses get close enough for food photography. You should consider adding an external flash or getting a nice prime lens if you want those very bright/clean looking images. How is the light in your kitchen? good daylight?

[@photorectoby]

I plan to. It is not same sensor though- it is the D7100 sensor which is even a tiny bit better and without the AA should be very sharp.

[@photorectoby]

Hi V - sorry for the delay. The Nikon is not THAT much slower, it is just a fraction of a second slower sometimes and I know there are people photographing sports and other action and have been quite happy. The Nikon does do best in lower light.

[@photorectoby]

HI Rhys - I mean a little of both. Out of the box settings the Canon looks nicer but the Nikon is capable of doing better in low light when shooting manual, tweaking white balance AND using pretty much any lens other than the 18-55. The 18-55 is the suck- I hate to be that harsh but it really holds that camera back and if you get a nice prime lens on there or even the 18-105 but primes are best :)

[@photorectoby]

This might be an ignorant question - but on track days are the cars on the track moving fast? If so that right there would sway my pick to the D7000- it has that higher speed that the D5200 lacks. I found the D5200 annoyingly slow at times though it does produce lovely images.

[@photorectoby]

You are very welcome. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@photorectoby]

I don't have one right now but it is on the list to do. first, did you follow my moon settings on the blog? Any good 135 moon pics you have seen are cropped as I covered in my crop to zoom video. For night time shots you want to open your aperture up as much as possible and raise that ISO up to 800-1600, noise really shows up in shots that are underexposed and I think that is what was happening to you.

[@photorectoby]

I have a fair number of crooked shots too, this is one of the many reasons I love Lightroom, it is very easy to correct slight slants. Otherwise you can buy hot shoe levels or just carefully eyeball it as best you can before taking the shot.

[@photorectoby]

Too much to all answer here. Send me a quick message on Facebook, my page is linked under the video and I will be happy to give you some pointers and answers.

[@photorectoby]

You can disable the pop up strobe and you can also add an external flash which helps focus using infrared light. None of the filters work on the Canon in video mode :(

[@photorectoby]

Hi Rob- I really do like the T5i with 18-135 STM as an all around system, the touchscreen is useful and beginner friendly. Canon does a nice job with the situations you mentioned. There are links under the video to purchase and I am happy to answer additional questions.

[@photorectoby]

Tell me more about how you plan to shoot - photo? video? subjects?

[@photorectoby]

Under the video is a link to the comparison post where I have some sample images.

[@miguelbrbn]

Hi! which is better for vlogging and taking videos and pictures?

[@photorectoby]

For D5200 I like the SIgma 17-70 f/2.8-f/4 lens. On the T5i I really like the 18-135 STM but if low light image quality is your primary need you could pick up a prime lens with a very wide maximum aperture like 50 f/1.8, 85 f/1.8 (great for indoor auditoriums) or that Sigma 17-70 would also be helpful or Tamron 28-75 f/2.8. Lots of options. I am happy to chat more about which is most useful for you.

[@photorectoby]

Change your video settings to 720p. Send me a message on facebook and I can show you how to do this.

[@smujohnson]

I normally watch the occasional review videos of cameras here and there on KZbin, but yours take the cake by far. You are a quick speaker, and you pack a lot of good detail in these things that most people would not bother talking about, like nit-picky setting change differences that would drive me nuts had I bought the D5200. Hats off to you. Keep the reviews coming!

[@photorectoby]

Sorry - I have been traveling, I am also not getting enough comments that it is difficult to reply to all of them. Did you make your choice? Both are excellent cameras, hard to go wrong. I give points to t5i for user friendliness and paired with 18-135 STM it is great. D5200 is great but needs better lens than 18-55 to really shine.

[@photorectoby]

Get the 18-105 and the 35 - that's a great combo. If you really want more zoom add the 55-300.

[@photorectoby]

Manual focus is your only option for the D5200 or record audio off camera so that the mic doesn't pick up the focus noise but it still isn't as smooth as the STM lenses on the Canon side. Seems silly to me to keep both around - Nikon isn't that much better than the T5i. How about sell D5200 and get 70D which is fantastic at focus and photos- I have recent videos covering.

[@photorectoby]

Glad I could help Bob. Let me know if you have any specific questions and check out my playlist of T4i videos which all apply to the T5i as well.

[@photorectoby]

Yes, sorry for that mistake and there should be an annotation to show correction, were you watching on mobil device?

[@chewoot]

Thank you very much. Is there a lot between the two then in quality or is it just the lense that is better?

[@heyitseileen]

which one in your opinion has a better auto focus during video shooting? also, i know that the t5i focusing during the video doesn't require pressing any buttons (correct me if im wrong) but i'm not sure if the nikon one does.

[@photorectoby]

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[@photorectoby]

Yes - I realized that the laptop took up more space than I expected. I usually don't have it in the frame or at least taking up that much space. Thanks and I am glad you found the video helpful. Do let me know if you have any questions - I have been shooting with both cameras for over 2 months.

[@photorectoby]

You can do a more limited version of exposure simulation in Nikon. I have a movie about that a& d would be happy to share if you send me a message on my facebook page, linked under the video. T5i does fine in lower light, just not as fine as the D5200. The T5i does offer that continuous silent auto focus during video if you use an STM lens. Or you can manual focus and use a prime lens that is going to give you better low light images/video. The AF is not that fast though. 70D will be faster.

[@knflvr06]

which is better for shooting video ?

[@photorectoby]

How much video do you plan to do? What are you going to be photographing?

[@photorectoby]

Go for D5200 body only(you already have a good 18-105 lens) and the 50 f/1.4 - that makes more sense to me than switching to the 700D and having only the 50.

[@photorectoby]

I have a video of recommended lenses for the Nikon D5200. Send me a message on my facebook page and I will link you.

[@stephencrothers94]

Hi there, would you say that in general Canon is better for video or are both Canon and the Nikon as good as each other?

[@photorectoby]

The nikon does offer continuous autofocus too but they don't offer the nice STM lenses that do this silently and smoothly. So the T5i with 18-135 or 18-55 is better for AF during video.

[@DigThat32]

Thanx for the insight. I was really leaning toward the T5i but the lack of 1080 60fps doesn't sound too hot

[@ig9918]

Hi Toby thanks for the video. Which camera would u recommend for beginners studio shooting. Looking to take photos also outside in colorful areas.

[@photorectoby]

How much do you want to spend? This is why many wedding photographers end up with a collection of expensive lenses - they need the fast focusing and crisp photos. I recently reviewed the Sigma 17-70, very good lens for the money. So is the Tamron 28-75. Your other option is to collect a few prime lenses, you end up switching lenses more often but the value is excllent 35 f/1.8, 50 f/1.8 and 100 etc.

[@photorectoby]

I would vote G6 or even one of the NEX series. They offer almost all the image quality of a dslr but they are certainly more portable. The 100D is smallish but as soon as you put on a decent lens it isn't so small anymore. though that is true of the G and NEX series too.

[@photorectoby]

It does not. You can take a series of photos and then stitch them together in a program like photoshop or there are free options too.

[@cosmonott1]

Hi, CameraRec Toby! This is the first time I've seen a video by you. Fabulous review, really good work and great info! Subscribed!

[@photorectoby]

Honestly you can upload directly with either camera but the Nikon tops out at 20minutes and the Canon will go to 30 minutes. Also the touchscreen on the T5i is really nice to work with for video. Links to best prices on Amazon are under the video. Happy to answer more questions.

[@XavierUrbinaturtles]

CameraRec Toby I have been looking into both of these, I realize they're not the newest on the market but I'm a college student looking into my first DSLR. I have Sony Cybershot, (18 mp). Which of these two would you recommend for wildlife photography? Or am I in the wrong place? I would love a reply back asap! Thank you, Xavier

[@photorectoby]

The 18-105 is better and certainly my pick between the two lenses but even that doesn't do the sensor as much justice as it should.

[@photorectoby]

The 40mm f/2.8 would probably be best. It lets you get close, offers nice sharpness and lets in lots of light. You could start by just getting kit lens and if it doesn't work for you go to the prime but I think you will need prime for video or your ISO will be high. I love these kind of problems so happy to keep chatting - Love your you to use my links to buy and feel free to pop over to FB page and ask questions, no comment limit there :)

[@photorectoby]

Hi Casey - I have a video called "use your center focus point" /watch?v=kLXGRCS7CxU that shows you how.

[@photorectoby]

It is really all about the lenses. The Nikon with the 40mm macro offers a cheaper way to good macro photos but both are excellent and canon has a $1000 macro lens that is superb.

[@YusufShakirov]

Hey, really awesome guide! I was gonna ask which camera should i buy? I do car photography and i do personal car photo shoots and was wondering which would be the best for me? I need to know asap because i want to make my mind up for black friday. Thank you!

[@photorectoby]

The D5200 could be right for you if you buy it with 18-105 or any lens other than the 18-55. the 18-55 is not a good lens and holds back the performance of the camera. Get the 18-105 and a nice prime lens like the 35 f/1.8 and you will be great. You could also consider the t5i with 18-135 - more user friendly but missing some of the features and low light performance of the D5200.

[@naiyeraali5197]

Hey Toby, I really need to know what's the difference between 700d & 600d! Is it just about the effects & the quality of the picture?

[@alexpant93]

Hello! I was wondering which one to choose. I want a camera in order to shoot amateur documentaries or similar journalistic work. I'm a beginner. Thank you!

[@photorectoby]

If you are shooting with a lens other than the kit lenses of the D5200 the difference is clearly noticeable. It's not so much the ISO - noise is about the same but the dynamic range - the separation of bright and dark is much clearer in the D5200, less so on the T5i. Links below video to some sample images and video so you can decide if it is worth it to you. I still lean Canon unless you plan on doing lots of low light shooting.

[@nabajitmalakar7897]

Hi Toby! I want to photograph portraits, landscapes, moving objects and play a lot with light and shadow. Could you please recommend which one I should go with? Thanks!

[@photorectoby]

I think you will be very happy with the D5200 and 18-105. Start saving for a 35mm f/1.8 lens, that lens will give you the absolute sharpest image and low light capabilities for the money.

[@photorectoby]

ML on the 650D is still very much Alpha - it will be awhile before it is stable. When it is released I will be happy to do a video.

[@photorectoby]

Honestly both would be just fine. Which appeals to you more and why?

[@JamilAhmed-cr5nu]

Hi out of the two cameras, which would be ideal for internal property pictures? Im a real estate agent and will be using a wide angle lense frequently. could you also recommend a wide angle lense? jamil

[@thefilmclub3234]

Hi I was planning on buying the Nikon D5200 for shooting short films and I wanted to know if not being able to adjust the aperture in live view mode while shooting a video was going to be a problem?

[@ed4d195]

The VFX House if you're switching from low light conditions to different locations with different lighting, it gets annoying pretty quick. If you're especially looking to make videos, go for canon.

[@photorectoby]

This will be a nice upgrade. Get yourself a prime lens like the 40 f/2.8 and you will have a great setup for your business/interview videos. Links under video lead to best prices on Amazon.

[@tfbs93]

which one do you think is better for action sports?

[@mosinrad]

hi toby, currently i'm using a point and shoot cam...canon sx110is....i like to do macro photography...landscapes, street photography...which cam with what lens should i buy.........plz suggest me

[@damoperez]

Hi! I am planning to buy my first DSLR (mostly for shooting videos); I was going to choose the D5200 but then I saw that most of the videos that are shoot for testing stabilizers or sliders are filmed with Canon cameras. As these two are on a similar price, which one do you recommend for videos?

[@Alovesvintage]

Which would you say is the best for a beginner, mainly used for shooting videos that require noiseless focussing?

[@photorectoby]

I have no idea why their tests show a difference. The cameras are the same inside and out. If you can find the 650D cheaper I would pick that, not enough differences to matter unless you wanted the 18-55 STM lens. In live view the AF is on the slow side, but no slower than other DSLRS. Through the viewfinder AF is nice and snappy. I do have a video that outlines the 650and 700 differences.

[@photorectoby]

anything :) No - a prime lens like the 35 f/1.8 or the 50 f/1.8. The Sigma 17-70 C is very good for the money too. Then it becomes a matter of how much you want to spend.

[@darshanmehta7755]

Which one is better for vacation trips photography and on occasion

[@syedaleemuddingilani6125]

Hey toby, I am a beginner and need a good camera for events vacations etc so i wanted to ask which one is best for me!! :)

[@heyitseileen]

do they both include tracking focus?

[@mattdillman1752]

I am pretty new to photography. I am going to be taking photos of a lot of outdoors stuff, nature, waterfowl, etc. What do you suggest?

[@photorectoby]

I find the Canon to be more user friendly for video work, especially vlogs where you are in front of the camera - flipping around the touchscreen and controlling the camera when you are in front of it makes it much easier.

[@photorectoby]

18-105, sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4 or a nice prime lens like the 35 f/1.8

[@sansonara]

Hey Toby, which camera would you prefer- Nikon D7000 or Canon t5i? Please help me! Thanks!

[@harshkapoor4968]

Which one of them is best for film making?

[@smallmsm]

For fashion shoot which one u recommend?

[@jojosmooth]

Hi Rob. Thanks for the nice review. I am looking around and trying to choose my first DSLR. I had initially chosen the Canon 70D, but I'm now a little short on budget, so I have to settle for a cheaper body. I'll be mainly using the camera for clinical photography (I'm a dentist), using dedicated macro lenses (60mm or 100mm) and a macro ring flash. I'll shoot on manual mode using aperture f11 for full face shots and f22 for teeth close-ups. First question is: would the Canon touch screen be useful for focusing while shooting on manual? Or that only works with auto focus? Second question: I will roughly take 12/15 pictures for every patients, most of them using the 'close-up' setting. I'll also need to use intraoral mirrors and retractors in order to frame all I need to. That means it'll take me around 3 minutes once I gain the necessary experience. I'll hod thr camera with one hand most of the time: which camera+macro lenses+macro flash is the lightest and/or easily manageable? (You said the grip is slightly better on the Canon). Thank you very much.

[@LiveLaughLoveMaiv]

Hey Toby, this will be my first time getting a DSRL camera however I am leaning more towards canon brand. Which would you recommend if I want good quilty portraits and fast enough to capture in motion pictures? ??

[@photorectoby]

If you buy from Amazon you do have 30 days return. There are also places that rent cameras - you might want to explore that. Beyond that I don't feel like I know you well enough to judge if this is just a passing interest or a lifelong quest to be a wonderful photographer. . or somewhere in between.

[@ezerdthelezerd96]

Hey Toby. I need a camera that shoots great photos in low and regular light, but also great for video making. I don't know which i should get between the t5i or d5200. I will begin with photos professionally and video for hobby but later professionally. Which would be best?

[@ManuSandhu]

Thanks for the video. I'm looking for a camera that I can interview people with that blurs out the background. I ordered the Canon T5i with a 50mm f/1.8 lens, what would you recommend for my needs? Thanks again!

[@photorectoby]

I find the Canon much more friendly to work with. Especially if you want easy camcorder like auto focus - get it with the STM lens.

[@nataliafrada7905]

Hi! Very good video. I am from Colombia. I want to record video in full HD and to take photos that show the smallest detail , very sharp . When making an impression I would like not to lose the image sharpness. Which one would you recommend? thank you very much .

[@photorectoby]

Hi Lynn - I have another video full of recommended lenses for the Nikon D5200. send me a message on facebook, linked under the video and I would be happy to share it with you.

[@chotunab]

Couple of questions, what did you use to shoot this youtube video and what format did you use, it is great !. My second question is for t5i, I wanted to use the hotshoe for external flash, but it would not fire. It is a generic vivitar flash. Is there any settings on the T5i that I should be adjusting? Thanks, Salim

[@dcisgnar]

Which would you recommend for shooting macro pictures?

[@peppegg]

my kitchen is surrounded by dark wood cabinets, minimal daylight from one side, it has two light fixtures on the cieling, basically ok lighting. which prime lens do you recommed? Greatly appreciate your help.

[@viktoriatuyet2974]

Hi Toby. I'm planning on buying my first slr-camera, but can't really make up whether to get a Nikon or a Canon. I am about to finish my education as a multimediadesigner and i love taking pictures and being creative with my work. Also I am planning on studying further to become a creative/visual communicater, and will therefor need a good camera for these subjects too. I love closeups, pics with depth and photoshop. What do u believe would be the best choice for me?

[@allenpeter5753]

which camera would be best for shooting under artificial lights inside home and also potraits?

[@ashishmadaan]

Plz tell me which one should I buy for Product Photography. Very much confused that which camera will give me more sharp images.

[@photorectoby]

Sensors are similar. Don't worry about pixel count the actual difference is very small.

[@samuelcallai4209]

you speak very well, congrats for the video. Could you explain more about the difficulty about the 18-55mm nikon lens?

[@supergranbob]

Saludos desde España ;) I'm going to buy my first camera because i want to shoot a short movie and i dont know if i should go for the nikon d5300 or the canon 700d. What would you suggest? :)

[@photorectoby]

I find the 700D to be much easier to shoot video with - touchscreen controls and full aperture control while shooting video.

[@CastelloProducciones]

Nice video!!! I don´t which should I buy.Please help me. I need it for video recording like short films or things like that. Thanks

[@priyajitkundu9314]

hey I'm interested in landscape like sunset or sunrise and I am serious about my photography hobe then which one should I bye?

[@kakinan]

Hi Toby, I've always been a Canon user and I am deciding which camera is the better buy. I started with an SLR (I have some EF lens) before the digital camera came about, but since switching to a digital camera, I've always stuck with super zoom cameras. I kind of miss the flexibility a SLR camera offers and I was thinking of switching to a DSLR, but yet want the portability of carrying the camera everywhere so that I dun miss a shot. Which would you recommend: 700D, 100D, G6 or D5200?

[@photorectoby]

I find the T5i easier to use but the D5200 produces very nice video, especially at lower light levels. The aperture block on the D5200 is annoying but you can work around it with mechanical aperture lenses.