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Canon 650D vs Nikon D5600

Portability
65
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Old Model is Canon 600D
  • Refreshed by Canon 700D
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
  • Introduced November 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5500
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Canon 650D vs Nikon D5600 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon 650D versus Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and D5600 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 650D was manufactured 5 years prior to the D5600 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 650D matches up against the D5600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Nikon D5600

 650D D5600 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon 650D

 D5600 650D 
IntroducedNovember 2016August 2012Fresher by 51 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 650D and Nikon D5600

 650D D5600 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 650D offers physical measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Nikon D5600 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 650D versus Nikon D5600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 650D and the D5600.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and D5600 is 65 and 70 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 650D and D5600.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D5600 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older 650D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D Portrait photography information
Nikon D5600 Portrait photography information
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 650D
Street photography with Nikon D5600
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
no image stabilization
74
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D5600 Sports photography highlights
58
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (440 per charge)
69
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (820 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D Travel photography details
Nikon D5600 Travel photography details
64
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (440 shots)
81
better than average battery power (820 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D Landscape photography details
Nikon D5600 Landscape photography details
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (440 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (820 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D Vlogging advice
Nikon D5600 Vlogging advice
71
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
no image stabilization
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Canon 650D vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Nikon D5600
 Canon EOS 650DNikon D5600
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 650D Nikon D5600
Also called as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-08-20 2016-11-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 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 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 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
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 575 gr (1.27 pounds) 465 gr (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 84
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 14.0
DXO Low light score 722 1306
Other
Battery life 440 photos 820 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $498 $597