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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5600

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Also Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Older Model is Canon SL2
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
  • Announced November 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D5500
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5600 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SL3 versus Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SL3 was released 2 years after the D5600 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SL3 scores vs the D5600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Nikon D5600

 SL3 D5600 
AnnouncedApril 2019November 2016Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon SL3

 D5600 SL3 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Nikon D5600

 SL3 D5600 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SL3 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon D5600 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SL3 compared to the D5600.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and D5600 is 71 and 70 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and D5600.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SL3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography information
Nikon D5600 Portrait photography information
81
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography highlights
Nikon D5600 Street photography highlights
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography factors
Nikon D5600 Sports photography factors
70
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (1,070 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
69
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (820 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography details
Nikon D5600 Travel photography details
82
good battery pack (1,070 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
81
better than average battery pack (820 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D5600 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (1,070 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (820 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging factors
Nikon D5600 Vlogging factors
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Nikon D5600
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Nikon D5600
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Nikon D5600
Also referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-04-10 2016-11-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
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 speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449g (0.99 pounds) 465g (1.03 pounds)
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 rating not tested 84
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1306
Other
Battery life 1070 pictures 820 pictures
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $597