Canon T6s vs Nikon D5600

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Canon T6s vs Nikon D5600

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon T6s Review.
How does it shoot? Canon T6s in the real world.
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Compare Canon T6s image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6s conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Nikon D5600 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D5600 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon 77D
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Differences

Canon T6s advantages over Nikon D5600

On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 83 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More cross-type AF points
19 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 100 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
4.8 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Nikon D5600 advantages over Canon T6s

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 0.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D5600 test data on DxO Mark T6s test data on DxO Mark

1,306 vs 915 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D5600 test data on DxO Mark T6s test data on DxO Mark

14.0 vs 12.0 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

970 vs 440 shots
Capture more photos
Lighter weight
670g vs 1047g
Lighter weight
More AF points
39 vs 19
More AF points improve autofocus
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Pentaprism viewfinder
Neither provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Servo AF in Live View; Quick Control Dial & top-plate LCD screen.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No 60p video frame rate.
Read our Canon T6s Review

Compact camera body; Very good touchscreen display; Excellent image quality for its class; Good overall performance.
Not many improvements compared to its predecessor, with some downgrades; No 4K video recording.
Read our Nikon D5600 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5300

Canon T6s

Nikon D5300

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon T6s vs Nikon D5300

Nikon D5600

Nikon D5300

$898
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D5300

Compared to Pentax K-70

Canon T6s

Pentax K-70

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70

Nikon D5600

Pentax K-70

$898
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-70

Compared to Pentax KP

Canon T6s

Pentax KP

$619
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s vs Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KP

Compared to Canon 77D

Canon T6s

Canon 77D

$619
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$550
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Canon T6s vs Canon 77D

Nikon D5600

Canon 77D

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$550
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Canon 77D

Compared to Nikon D3500

Canon T6s

Nikon D3500

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$709
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500

Nikon D5600

Nikon D3500

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$709
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D3500

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