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Canon 100D vs Nikon D5600

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Updated by Canon SL2
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
  • Announced November 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D5500
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D5600 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon 100D and Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and D5600 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 100D was revealed 4 years prior to the D5600 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 100D grades against the D5600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Nikon D5600

 100D D5600 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon 100D

 D5600 100D 
AnnouncedNovember 2016July 2013Newer by 40 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 100D and Nikon D5600

 100D D5600 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 100D features outer measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon D5600 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 100D vs the D5600.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 100D and D5600 is 73 and 70 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and D5600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D5600 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 100D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography info
Nikon D5600 Portrait photography info
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography features
Nikon D5600 Street photography features
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (407g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 100D
Sports photography with Nikon D5600
58
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (380 shots)
69
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (820 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography details
Nikon D5600 Travel photography details
64
lighter than average in class (407g)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (380 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
81
better than average battery life (820 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Landscape photography camera
64
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (380 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (820 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5600 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
lighter than average in class (407 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Nikon D5600
 Canon EOS 100DNikon D5600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 100D Nikon D5600
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-07-26 2016-11-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lbs) 465 gr (1.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 84
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 14.0
DXO Low light rating 843 1306
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 820 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $597