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Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
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
  • Announced November 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D5500
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D5600 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 90D was revealed 2 years later than the D5600 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 90D scores against the D5600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D5600

 90D D5600 
AnnouncedAugust 2019November 2016More recent by 35 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon 90D

 D5600 90D 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D5600

 90D D5600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D provides outer measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Nikon D5600 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 90D and the D5600.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and D5600 is 60 and 70 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and D5600.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon 90D to give greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 90D provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography information
Nikon D5600 Portrait photography information
83
has manual focus
great megapixels (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography highlights
Nikon D5600 Street photography highlights
71
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography details
Nikon D5600 Sports photography details
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
great megapixels (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
69
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (820 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 90D
Travel photography with Nikon D5600
78
better than average battery pack (1,300 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
great megapixels (33MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
81
great battery pack (820 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
great megapixels (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (1,300 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (820 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5600 as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D5600
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D5600
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 90D Nikon D5600
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2016-11-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 39
Cross focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total 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 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 84
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1306
Other
Battery life 1300 pictures 820 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,199 $597