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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5600

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Newer Model is Canon 1100D
Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed November 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5500
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5600 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 1000D versus Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and D5600 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1000D was launched 9 years prior to the D5600 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1000D matches up versus the D5600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon D5600

 1000D D5600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon 1000D

 D5600 1000D 
RevealedNovember 2016July 2008Newer by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon D5600

 1000D D5600 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D offers outer measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5600 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1000D versus Nikon D5600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1000D versus the D5600.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and D5600 is 70 and 70 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and D5600.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D5600 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 1000D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Portrait photography camera
59
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography info
Nikon D5600 Street photography info
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
74
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1000D
Sports photography with Nikon D5600
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
69
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (820 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography factors
Nikon D5600 Travel photography factors
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (500 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
81
better than average battery power (820 CIPA)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1000D
Landscape photography with Nikon D5600
48
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (820 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging features
Nikon D5600 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
74
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Nikon D5600
 Canon EOS 1000DNikon D5600
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 1000D Nikon D5600
Also called as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2008-07-22 2016-11-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3888 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 7 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 502 grams (1.11 lbs) 465 grams (1.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 84
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 14.0
DXO Low light rating 719 1306
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 820 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $597