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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5600

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Succeeded the Canon 100D
  • New Model is Canon SL3
Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed November 2016
  • Older Model is Nikon D5500
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5600 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SL2 was announced 8 months later than the D5600 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SL2 scores versus the D5600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Nikon D5600

 SL2 D5600 
RevealedJune 2017November 2016Fresher by 8 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon SL2

 D5600 SL2 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Nikon D5600

 SL2 D5600 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5600 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SL2 versus the D5600.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and D5600 is 71 and 70 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and D5600.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SL2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SL2
Portrait photography with Nikon D5600
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography info
Nikon D5600 Street photography info
74
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography advice
Nikon D5600 Sports photography advice
69
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (650 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
69
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (820 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography features
Nikon D5600 Travel photography features
81
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
81
great battery pack (820 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography details
Nikon D5600 Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (820 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging details
Nikon D5600 Vlogging details
75
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Nikon D5600
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Nikon D5600
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Nikon D5600
Otherwise known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-06-29 2016-11-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lb) 465 gr (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 84
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 14.0
DXO Low light score 1041 1306
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 820 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $699 $597