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Canon 760D vs Nikon D5600

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Alternate Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Older Model is 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5500
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D5600 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 760D vs Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 760D (24MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 760D was revealed 21 months earlier than the D5600 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 760D matches up versus the D5600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Nikon D5600

 760D D5600 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon 760D

 D5600 760D 
IntroducedNovember 2016February 2015More recent by 21 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 760D and Nikon D5600

 760D D5600 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 760D comes with exterior measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 760D versus the D5600.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 760D and D5600 is 66 and 70 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 760D and D5600.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older 760D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 760D
Street photography with Nikon D5600
70
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Sports photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
69
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (820 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 760D
Travel photography with Nikon D5600
66
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
81
better than average battery power (820 shots)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 760D
Landscape photography with Nikon D5600
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (820 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D5600 Vlogging highlights
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Nikon D5600
 Canon EOS 760DNikon D5600
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 760D Nikon D5600
Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2016-11-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 465 grams (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 84
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 14.0
DXO Low light rating 915 1306
Other
Battery life 440 photos 820 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $849 $597