Canon T5i vs Nikon D5600 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon T5i vs Nikon D5600. The D5600 is newer, better, but also more expensive, so if you’re looking for your first DSLR it might not be an easy decision.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon T5i	Nikon D5600
Megapixels	18	24.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C (DX)
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	5184 x 3456	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Nikon FX/DX
ISO	100 - 12,800	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	25,600	No
AF Points	9	39
Cross-type AF Points	9	9
Continuous Mode	5fps	5fps
LCD	3.0" - Fully Articulated	3.2" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	1,036,800 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.85x	0.82x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	15	100
RAW Buffer Size	6	12
Time Lapse	No	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/200
Startup Time	0.7s	0.4s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	Yes
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	No
Battery Life (CIPA)	440 shots	820 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E8)	Yes (EN-EL14a)
Weight	18.5 oz (525g)	16.4 oz (465g)
Size	5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1"	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2013	2017

Canon T5i Advantages:

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Weight – The Canon T5i weighs 60g less.

• Less Expensive – The T5i with the kit lens costs around $200 less

The T5i is more affordable, but that’s the only advantage. The weight difference is minimal, so if you’re looking for the best for your money, the D5600 gives you just that.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Nikon D5600 Advantages:

• Megapixels –  6.2 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Nikon D5600 is a much better choice.

• AA Filter – The Nikon D5600 has no AA filter.

• AF Points – 39 vs 9.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 15. Useful for long bursts.

• RAW Buffer Size – 12 vs 6.

• Time-Lapse

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Bluetooth Support

• Battery Life – 820 shots vs 440 shots.

The D5600 is a lot better on paper than the T5i, it’s got 6 mre megapixels, 30 more AF points, a bigger LCD screen, bigger buffer, built-in Wi-Fi and twice as long battery life.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.