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Canon T6i vs Nikon D5600

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Later Model is Canon T7i
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
  • Launched November 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5500
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Canon T6i vs Nikon D5600 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon T6i vs Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6i was launched 21 months prior to the D5600 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the T6i matches up vs the D5600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Nikon D5600

 T6i D5600 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon T6i

 D5600 T6i 
LaunchedNovember 2016February 2015More recent by 21 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon T6i and Nikon D5600

 T6i D5600 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i provides external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Canon T6i vs Nikon D5600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the T6i and the D5600.

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and D5600 is 66 and 70 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6i and D5600.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older T6i will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography details
Nikon D5600 Street photography details
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography information
Nikon D5600 Sports photography information
61
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
69
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (820 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Travel photography camera
66
supports touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (440 shots)
81
better than average battery life (820 shots)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (820 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging details
Nikon D5600 Vlogging details
72
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
lack of image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon T6i vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Nikon D5600
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iNikon D5600
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5600
Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2016-11-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 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 area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 19 39
Cross focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 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 Overall score 71 84
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 14.0
DXO Low light score 919 1306
Other
Battery life 440 photos 820 photos
Style of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $749 $597