Canon T6 vs Nikon D5300

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon T6 vs Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and D5300 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T6 was announced 2 years after the D5300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the T6 grades against the D5300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS T6 & Nikon D5300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T6 Gallery & Nikon D5300 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon T6 comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Nikon D5300 has specifications of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the T6 versus the D5300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T6 and D5300 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T6 and D5300.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D5300 to render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern T6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.