Nikon D5300 vs Canon EOS 100D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D5300 and Canon EOS 100D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D5300 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 100D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2013.

Camera Released
Nikon D5300 2013
Canon EOS 100D 2013

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D5300 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 100D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D5300 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 100D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D5300 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 100D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D5300 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS 100D 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Nikon D5300 has a 34 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 100D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D5300 100-12800
Canon EOS 100D 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS 100D has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D5300 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D5300 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5300
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 100D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D5300 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 100D can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D5300 5
Canon EOS 100D 4

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon D5300 and Canon EOS 100D can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D5300 weighs 480 gr (equal to 1.06 lb) which is 18% heavier than Canon EOS 100D and its 407 gr (or 0.9 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D5300 480 gr
1.06 lb
Canon EOS 100D 407 gr
0.9 lb

Nikon D5300 vs Canon EOS 100D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D5300 and Canon EOS 100D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Nikon D5300
Canon EOS 100D
Name Nikon D5300 Canon EOS 100D
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D5300
Canon EOS 100D
Release Year 2013 2013
Release Date 2013-10-17 2013-03-21
MSRP 729 USD 799 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D5300
Canon EOS 100D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Nikon D5300
Canon EOS 100D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 18 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 4 DIGIC 5
Image
Nikon D5300
Canon EOS 100D
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 12 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D5300
Canon EOS 100D
Autofocus Motor No Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 39 7
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D5300
Canon EOS 100D
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3,2” 3”
Screen dots 1037000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD monitor N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.82× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) 0.87×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Nikon D5300
Canon EOS 100D
Frames per second 5 fps 4 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 9 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D5300
Canon EOS 100D
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Nikon D5300
Canon EOS 100D
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D5300
Canon EOS 100D
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-In
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Optional with ML-L3 or WR-R10
Yes (RC-6)
GPS Yes
Built-in
Yes
Optional
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D5300
Canon EOS 100D
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion EN-EL14a or EN-EL14 rechargeable battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 600 shots 380 shots
Width 125 mm 117 mm
Height 98 mm 91 mm
Depth 76 mm 69 mm
Weight 480 gram 407 gram