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Canon T7i vs Nikon D5600

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
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
  • Released November 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D5500
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D5600 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon T7i versus Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T7i was unveiled 4 months later than the D5600 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the T7i scores versus the D5600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D5600

 T7i D5600 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon T7i

 D5600 T7i 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D5600

 T7i D5600 
ReleasedFebruary 2017November 2016Similar age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i provides physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Nikon D5600 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the T7i compared to the D5600.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T7i and D5600 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and D5600.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography factors
Nikon D5600 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography info
Nikon D5600 Street photography info
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Sports photography camera
66
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
69
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (820 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Nikon D5600
80
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
81
better than average battery power (820 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography factors
Nikon D5600 Landscape photography factors
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (820 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Nikon D5600 Vlogging advice
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Nikon D5600
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iNikon D5600
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Nikon D5600
Also called EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2016-11-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 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 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 532 gr (1.17 lbs) 465 gr (1.03 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 600 photos 820 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $749 $597