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Canon T6 vs Nikon D5600

Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62
Canon EOS T6 front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Canon T6
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released March 2016
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel 1300D
  • Superseded the Canon 1200D
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 T6 vs Nikon D5600 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon T6 vs Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and D5600 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T6 was launched 8 months prior to the D5600 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the T6 grades against the D5600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Nikon D5600

 T6 D5600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Canon T6

 D5600 T6 
LaunchedNovember 2016March 2016Newer by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k920kCrisper screen (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon T6 and Nikon D5600

 T6 D5600 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon T6 has got physical 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) whilst the Nikon D5600 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the T6 versus the D5600.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T6 and D5600 is 68 and 70 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T6 and D5600.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D5600 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged T6 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D5600 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T6 Street photography info
Nikon D5600 Street photography info
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T6
Sports photography with Nikon D5600
59
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (500 shots)
69
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (820 per charge)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6 Travel photography information
Nikon D5600 Travel photography information
55
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (500 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
81
better than average battery (820 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D5600 Landscape photography factors
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (820 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D5600 Vlogging highlights
27
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
no image stabilization
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Canon T6 vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6 and Nikon D5600
 Canon EOS T6Nikon D5600
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS T6 Nikon D5600
Also called EOS Rebel 1300D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-03-10 2016-11-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ 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 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points - 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 Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lbs) 465 grams (1.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" 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 66 84
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 14.0
DXO Low light score 781 1306
Other
Battery life 500 shots 820 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $549 $597