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Canon 1200D vs Nikon D5600

Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
54
Overall
57
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Replaced the Canon 1100D
  • Later Model is Canon T6
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
  • Released November 2016
  • Superseded the Nikon D5500
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Canon 1200D vs Nikon D5600 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1200D versus Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and D5600 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 1200D was announced 3 years prior to the D5600 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1200D scores vs the D5600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Nikon D5600

 1200D D5600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon 1200D

 D5600 1200D 
ReleasedNovember 2016February 2014More modern by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Nikon D5600

 1200D D5600 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1200D has exterior measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Nikon D5600 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1200D versus Nikon D5600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1200D against the D5600.

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and D5600 is 68 and 70 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and D5600.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D5600 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 1200D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D5600 Portrait photography highlights
76
manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1200D Street photography info
Nikon D5600 Street photography info
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Sports photography camera
55
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
69
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery (820 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Travel photography camera
55
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
81
great battery (820 per charge)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D Landscape photography features
Nikon D5600 Landscape photography features
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (820 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5600 as a Vlogging camera
27
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
74
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1200D vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Nikon D5600
 Canon EOS 1200DNikon D5600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 1200D Nikon D5600
Also called as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-12 2016-11-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 480 grams (1.06 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 84
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 14.0
DXO Low light rating 724 1306
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 820 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $549 $597