Nikon D5600

Nikon D5600

Nikon D5600

Camera summary

The Nikon D5600, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on Nov. 10, 2016.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.7 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.7 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D5500, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon D5500

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 39 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL14

The battery of this camera can last up to 820 shots per charge with the included EN-EL14 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points 9
Number of focus points 39

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 24.1
DXO dynamic range 14.0
DXO low light ISO 1306.0
DXO overall score 84.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Nov. 10, 2016
Body type Compact SLR
brand Nikon
msrp $365.99
model Nikon D5600
predecessor model Nikon D5500

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1.5x
Lens mount Nikon F
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 316

Other features

GPS Optional
Self-timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 5.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 820 shots
Battery model EN-EL14
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 465 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Fully Articulated
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor resolution 24
Sensor size APS-C
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentamirror)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder