Canon T6s vs Nikon D5600 - Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon T6s vs Nikon D5600. Both cameras are worth the money, but since they cost the same it might be tough picking the best for you.

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 T6s Nikon D5600

Megapixels 24.2 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 6000 x 4000 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 19 39

Cross-type AF Points 19 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 Yes No

Viewfinder Type Optical Optical

Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%

Viewfinder Magnification 0.82x 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 Unlimited 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 0.9s 0.4s

Built-in Wi-Fi Yes Yes

Built-in GPS No No

Built- in NFC Yes 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-E17) Yes (EN-EL14a)

Weight 19.8 oz (560g) 16.4 oz (465g)

Size 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.1" 4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8"

Price Amazon Amazon

Release Date 2015 2017

Canon T6s Advantages:

	Canon T6s	Nikon D5600
Megapixels	24.2	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	6000 x 4000	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	19	39
Cross-type AF Points	19	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	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82x	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	Unlimited	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	0.9s	0.4s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	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-E17)	Yes (EN-EL14a)
Weight	19.8 oz (560g)	16.4 oz (465g)
Size	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.1"	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2015	2017

Cross-Type Points – The T6s has 19 cross-type points while the D5600 only has 9, so it’ll do better in low light situations

Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

JPEG Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 100. Useful for long bursts.

The T6s has a better AF system for low light and a top LCD screen which makes it easier to instantly see your settings. Other than that, the T6s offers no more advantages.

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