Canon T6 vs Nikon D5500

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon T6 vs Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and D5500 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T6 was unveiled 15 months after the D5500 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the T6 grades vs the D5500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS T6 & Nikon D5500. The full galleries are available at Canon T6 Gallery & Nikon D5500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon T6 has external measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Nikon D5500 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the T6 and the D5500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6 and D5500 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T6 and D5500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D5500 to offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger T6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.