Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6
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![Nikon D5600 front Nikon D5600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D5600.jpg)
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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Introduced November 2016
- Superseded the Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Updated by Nikon Z6 II
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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon D5600 and Nikon Z6, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D5600 (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is very well matched but the D5600 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.
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The D5600 was brought out 21 months prior to the Z6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D5600 grades versus the Z6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5600 & Nikon Z6. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D5600 Gallery & Nikon Z6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Nikon Z6
D5600 | Z6 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Nikon D5600
Z6 | D5600 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | August 2018 | ![]() | November 2016 | Fresher by 21 months |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+1063k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Nikon Z6
D5600 | Z6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Identical display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5600 has got external measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D5600 and Nikon Z6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D5600 compared to the Z6.
![Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D5600-vs-Nikon-Z6-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D5600 and Z6 is 70 and 62 respectively.
![Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D5600-vs-Nikon-Z6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5600 and Z6.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D5600 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon Z6 will resolve greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older D5600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D5600-vs-Nikon-Z6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D5600-vs-Nikon-Z6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications
Nikon D5600 | Nikon Z6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D5600 | Nikon Z6 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-11-10 | 2018-08-23 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 25MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6048 x 4024 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 273 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
Number of lenses | 309 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video 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) | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 465g (1.03 lb) | 675g (1.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 84 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 25.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1306 | 3299 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 820 photos | 330 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | XQD card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $597 | $1,997 |