Canon 300D vs Nikon D5600
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
- Introduced September 2003
- Additionally Known as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
- New Model is Canon 350D
(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
- Introduced November 2016
- Replaced the Nikon D5500
Canon 300D vs Nikon D5600 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 300D versus Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and D5600 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 300D was manufactured 14 years prior to the D5600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 300D scores vs the D5600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 300D vs Nikon D5600 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 300D and Nikon D5600. The entire galleries are available at Canon 300D Gallery and Nikon D5600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Nikon D5600
300D | D5600 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon 300D
D5600 | 300D | |||
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Introduced | November 2016 | September 2003 | More modern by 160 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 118k | Clearer display (+919k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 300D and Nikon D5600
300D | D5600 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Canon 300D vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 300D has got external measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) and 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).
See the Canon 300D versus Nikon D5600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 300D and the D5600.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 300D and D5600 is 63 and 70 respectively.
Canon 300D vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 300D and D5600.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D5600 to give you extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 300D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon 300D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D5600 Specifications
Canon EOS 300D | Nikon D5600 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 300D | Nikon D5600 |
Also called | EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2003-09-04 | 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 dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 342.8mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 1.8 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 118 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 | 0.5x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 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 | 645g (1.42 lbs) | 465g (1.03 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 544 | 1306 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 820 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $54 | $597 |