• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Fujifilm X-T1 IR advantages over Nikon D5600

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.82 vs 3.92 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    46 mm vs 70 mm
    Thinner
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.77x vs 0.55x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon D5600 advantages over Fujifilm X-T1 IR

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • 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

  • 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 D5500

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Nikon D5500
  • $1049
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon D5500

Nikon D5600
Nikon D5500
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • NFC
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Higher effective ISO

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Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro2

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Fujifilm X-Pro2
  • $1049
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1300
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Nikon D5600
Fujifilm X-Pro2
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $1300
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video

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Compared to Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS M5
  • $1049
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $787
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Canon EOS M5

Nikon D5600
Canon EOS M5
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $787
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sony A6500
  • $1049
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $1216
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6500

Nikon D5600
Sony A6500
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $1216
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Pentax KP

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Pentax KP
  • $1049
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax KP

Nikon D5600
Pentax KP
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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