Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D800

Below, we are comparing the Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D800, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and D800 (36MP) and the D5600 (APS-C) and D800 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The D5600 was revealed 4 years later than the D800 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the D5600 grades versus the D800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5600 & Nikon D800. The full galleries are available at Nikon D5600 Gallery & Nikon D800 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D5600 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Nikon D800 has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D5600 compared to the D800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D5600 and D800 is 70 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D5600 and D800.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D5600 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D800 will result in greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D5600 will have an advantage in sensor tech.