Canon 70D vs Nikon D5600
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Released November 2016
- Previous Model is Nikon D5500

Canon 70D vs Nikon D5600 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon 70D vs Nikon D5600, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 70D was launched 4 years earlier than the D5600 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 70D grades against the D5600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D5600 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 70D & Nikon D5600. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery & Nikon D5600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Nikon D5600
70D | D5600 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon 70D
D5600 | 70D | |||
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Released | November 2016 | ![]() | October 2013 | Newer by 36 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 70D and Nikon D5600
70D | D5600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon 70D vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 70D offers physical dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Canon 70D vs Nikon D5600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 70D versus the D5600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 70D and D5600 is 59 and 70 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and D5600.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon D5600 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 70D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 70D vs Nikon D5600 Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Nikon D5600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 70D | Nikon D5600 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-10-31 | 2016-11-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5+ | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | 19 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 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 data 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 | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 755 gr (1.66 lbs) | 465 gr (1.03 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 68 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 926 | 1306 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 920 pictures | 820 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $758 | $597 |