Canon 450D vs Nikon D5600

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon 450D versus Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and D5600 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 450D was revealed 9 years before the D5600 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 450D grades versus the D5600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 450D and Nikon D5600. The full galleries are provided at Canon 450D Gallery and Nikon D5600 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 450D features outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Nikon D5600 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Check the Canon 450D versus Nikon D5600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 450D and the D5600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 450D and D5600 is 70 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 450D and D5600.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D5600 to give you more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 450D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.