Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon 80D
(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

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).

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.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 90D & Nikon D5600. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 90D Gallery & Nikon D5600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D5600
90D | D5600 | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | ![]() | November 2016 | More recent by 35 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon 90D
D5600 | 90D | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D5600
90D | D5600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully 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).
Check the Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Nikon D5600 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Nikon D5600 | |
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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 |