Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2) vs Nikon D5100 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Amateur DSLR cameras.

EOS 200D vs D5100 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 vs Nikon D5100 Specs

EOS 200D

  • Introduced in June 2017
  • Amateur DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF, EF-S
  • WiFi built-in
  • 122 x 93 x 70mm³ (4.8″ x 3.7″ x 2.8″)
  • 455g (14.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS 200D

D5100

  • Introduced in April 2011
  • Amateur DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C (DX)
  • 16 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount F
  • No WiFi
  • 128 x 97 x 79mm³ (5.0″ x 3.8″ x 3.1″)
  • 560g (18.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for D5100

EOS 200D vs D5100 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: EOS 200D an D5100 sensor comparison

EOS 200D vs D5100: Viewfinder

EOS 200D has an optical viewfinder with penta mirror. It has magnification of 0.54x and covers 95% of view field.

The D5100 features an optical viewfinder with a penta mirror that also covers 95% of the field of view, its magnification is c. 0.52x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

EOS 200D (0.54x)

D5100 (0.52x)

Better choice: Canon EOS 200D

Canon EOS 200D VS Nikon D5100 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 a better choice

EOS 200D

D5100

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.00 16.20
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 6400 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

220 200
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

650 570
Weighs less (2)

455g
(14.7 oz.)
560g
(18.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

794cm³
(50 cu.in.)
981cm³
(62 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS 200D are the higher resolution, the larger sensitivity and the larger selection of lenses. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the D5100: the lower weight than the D5100, the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS 200D scores 25 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon D5100

EOS 200D

D5100

Auto Focus points (4)

9 11

Conclusion: Advantages of the D5100 are the faster and more accurate auto focus.

Yields 4 points for the D5100.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS 200D

D5100

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Speed (frames/second)

4 4
Sensor cleaning

Built-in flash

Articulated screen

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
External microphone

Canon EOS 200D VS Nikon D5100 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS 200D and D5100

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2

Nikon D5100

25
4

We recommend Canon EOS 200D as better choice.