Canon T6s vs Nikon D5600
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Canon T6s vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
- Succeeded the Canon 700D
- Refreshed by Canon 77D
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- 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
- Old Model is Nikon D5500
Canon T6s vs Nikon D5600 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon T6s and Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the T6s (24MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe T6s was launched 21 months earlier than the D5600 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the T6s grades versus the D5600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon T6s vs Nikon D5600 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Nikon D5600. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon T6s Gallery and Nikon D5600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Nikon D5600
T6s | D5600 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon T6s
D5600 | T6s | |||
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Launched | November 2016 | February 2015 | More modern by 21 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon T6s and Nikon D5600
T6s | D5600 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon T6s vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6s offers exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5600 has dimensions 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 T6s and Nikon D5600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the T6s compared to the D5600.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6s and D5600 is 66 and 70 respectively.
Canon T6s vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6s and D5600.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged T6s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon T6s vs Nikon D5600 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Nikon D5600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Nikon D5600 |
Also called | EOS 760D / EOS 8000D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2016-11-10 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | 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 | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 39 |
Cross focus points | 19 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565 gr (1.25 lb) | 465 gr (1.03 lb) |
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 All around score | 70 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | 915 | 1306 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 820 images |
Type 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $849 | $597 |