Nikon D5600 vs Canon 90D

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Nikon D5600 vs Canon 90D

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

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D5600 advantages over Canon 90D

Less expensive
$897 vs $1349
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 0.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Lighter weight
670g vs 1216g
Lighter weight
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 57 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon 90D advantages over Nikon D5600

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

1300 vs 970 shots
Capture more photos
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
45 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
Newer
5 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
32.5 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
27 vs 8 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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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

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Great image quality; Faster 10fps burst shooting; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; 4K video; 1080p120 slow-mo video.
Low-pass filter reduces fine detail from high-res sensor; High ISO performance isn't as good as some rival cameras; Video recording limited to 29:59.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5500

Nikon D5600

Nikon D5500

$1032
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D5500

Canon 90D

Nikon D5500

$1099
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D5500

Compared to Canon 80D

Nikon D5600

Canon 80D

$1032
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Canon 80D

Canon 90D

Canon 80D

$1099
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon 80D

Compared to Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

$1032
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KP

Canon 90D

Pentax KP

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 90D vs Pentax KP

Compared to Nikon D7500

Nikon D5600

Nikon D7500

$1032
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

$797
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7500

Canon 90D

Nikon D7500

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Nikon D3500

Nikon D5600

Nikon D3500

$1032
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$709
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D3500

Canon 90D

Nikon D3500

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$709
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D3500

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