Canon 6D vs Nikon D5600
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Replacement is Canon 6D MII
(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
- Older Model is Nikon D5500

Canon 6D vs Nikon D5600 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Canon 6D vs Nikon D5600, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is fairly similar but the 6D (Full frame) and D5600 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The 6D was released 4 years before the D5600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 6D scores against the D5600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D5600 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D & Nikon D5600. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 6D Gallery & Nikon D5600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D5600
6D | D5600 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon 6D
D5600 | 6D | |||
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Introduced | November 2016 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 45 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D5600
6D | D5600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Canon 6D vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D offers outer dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5600 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Compare the Canon 6D vs Nikon D5600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 6D versus the D5600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and D5600 is 59 and 70 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and D5600.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6D featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D5600 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 6D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 6D vs Nikon D5600 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Nikon D5600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 6D | Nikon D5600 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-02-12 | 2016-11-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5+ | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 39 |
Cross focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 pounds) | 465g (1.03 pounds) |
Dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 82 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.1 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | 2340 | 1306 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1090 photos | 820 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,699 | $597 |