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Nikon D5600 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Sensor size:APS-CWeight:465 gBattery life (CIPA):970 shots

Nikon D5600 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.4

Technical score

10%

9.5

User score

â–²Better than 83% of cameras
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

7.5

Sensor & Image

25%

5.1

Photo Features

18%

5.6

Video & Audio

14%

7.1

Display & Design

8%

7.5

Battery & Power

7%

6.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–²Better than 79% of cameras
9.5

User score

User score
9.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 2,293 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 98% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon D5600

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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28%

7.5

Sensor & Image

25%

5.1

Photo Features

18%

5.6

Video & Audio

14%

7.1

Display & Design

8%

7.5

Battery & Power

7%

6.0

Connectivity & Storage

6.4
User score
User score
9.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 2,293 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.5
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
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Popularity:
Nikon D5600 has a popularity score of 10, which is higher than 91.7% of cameras.
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Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
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60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.2
Sensor size
APS-C
Sensor size
APS-C
This camera uses a sensor classified as APS-C; it is larger than the sensor in 57.4% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 25.7% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
24.2 MP
Main camera megapixels
24.2 MP
This camera has a sensor resolution of 24.2 MP, which is higher than that of 78% of cameras and equal to that of 5.8% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
3.91 µm
Main camera pixel size
3.91 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 3.91 µm, which are larger than those in 62.8% of cameras and the same size as those in 2.8% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 25600 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 25,600
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 25,600, which is higher than that of 75.6% of cameras and equal to that of 12.5% of cameras.
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Lens mount
Nikon F
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
39
N. of focus points
39
This camera has 39 focus points, more than the number offered by 58.7% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 0.8% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.3% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
28 Mbps
Video bitrate
28 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 28 Mbps which is lower than that of 51.9% of cameras and equal to that of 8.7% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
dslr
Weight
465 g
Weight
465 g
This camera weighs 465 g which is heavier than 57.9% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
124 mm
Width
124 mm
This camera has a width of 124 mm which is wider than 58.9% of cameras and equal to that of 1.9% of cameras.
Height
97 mm
Height
97 mm
This camera has a height of 97 mm which is taller than 77.2% of cameras and equal to that of 1.7% of cameras.
Thickness
70 mm
Thickness
70 mm
This camera has a thickness of 70 mm which is thicker than 63.6% of cameras and equal to that of 0.6% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
970 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
970 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 970 shots, which is longer than that of 95.5% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,230 mAh
Battery capacity
1,230 mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,230 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 56.6% of cameras and equal to those in 0.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This camera has Bluetooth. 22.6% of cameras support Bluetooth.
SnapBridge support.
Bluetooth version
4.1
Bluetooth version
4.1
This camera supports Bluetooth version 4.1 which is newer than that supported by 79.3% of cameras and equal to that of 6.9% of cameras.
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Nikon D5600 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 19,200 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    25,600 ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (25600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 640 shots more shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    970 shots
    This camera has longer battery life than the average camera (970 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    970 shots vs 330 shots
  • Has microphone input
    Microphone input
    yes
    This camera has microphone input, the average camera does not.
  • Fully articulated screen
    Flip-out screen
    yes
    This camera has a fully articulated screen, the average camera does not.
  • 0.2 in larger screen diagonal
    Screen size
    3.2 in
    This camera has a larger screen than the average camera (3.2 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    3.2 in vs 3 in
  • Sensor cleaning system
    Sensor cleaning system
    yes
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
    Ultrasonic vibration cleaning.
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 18.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    the average camera
    Nikon D5600 has a higher user score than the average camera (9.47 vs 8.000).
    9.47 vs 8
  • 5.18x more popular
    Nikon D5600 is more popular than the average camera (10 vs 1.9).
    10 vs 1.93
  • 16.5% better value for money
    Nikon D5600 has a better value-for-money score than the average camera (7.22 vs 6.2).
    7.22 vs 6.2
  • Fully articulated screen
    Flip-out screen
    yes
    This camera has a fully articulated screen, the average camera does not.
  • 0.2 in larger screen diagonal
    Screen size
    3.2 in
    This camera has a larger screen than the average camera (3.2 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    3.2 in vs 3 in
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    optical
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (optical vs none).
    Pentamirror optical viewfinder.
    optical vs none
  • 2 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    2
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (2 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    2 vs 0
  • 19,200 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    25,600 ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (25600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Sensor cleaning system
    Sensor cleaning system
    yes
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
    Ultrasonic vibration cleaning.
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    24.2 MP
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1.6 points higher DxOMark Landscape score
    DxOMark landscape score
    14.0 points
    This camera has a higher DxOMark landscape score than the average camera (14 points vs 12.4 points). The average camera scores 12.4 points.
    14.0 points vs 12.4 points
  • 11 points higher DxOMark sensor score
    DxOMark sensor score
    84 points
    This camera has a higher DxOMark sensor score than the average camera (84 points vs 73 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sensor score of 73 points.
    84 points vs 73 points
  • 1.1 points higher DxOMark Portrait score
    DxOMark portrait score
    24.1 points
    This camera has a higher DxOMark portrait score than the average camera (24.1 points vs 23 points). The average camera scores 23.0 points.
    24.1 points vs 23.0 points
  • 0.57 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    3.91 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (3.9 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    3.91 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 463 points higher DxOMark Sports score
    DxOMark sports score
    1,306 points
    This camera has a higher DxOMark sports score than the average camera (1306 points vs 843 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sports score of 843 points.
    1,306 points vs 843 points
  • 3 newer
    Release date
    2016
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2016 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    November 2016
    2,016 vs 2,013
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • 16 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    39
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (39 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    39 vs 23
  • Has microphone input
    Microphone input
    yes
    This camera has microphone input, the average camera does not.
  • Clean HDMI output
    Clean HDMI output
    yes
    This camera offers clean HDMI output, the average camera does not.
  • Supports live streaming
    Live streaming (first-party)
    yes
    This camera supports live streaming, the average camera does not.
    Nikon Webcam Utility.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
    Interval timer + time-lapse movie
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    24p cinema mode
    yes
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 44% of cameras support this mode.
  • 640 shots more shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    970 shots
    This camera has longer battery life than the average camera (970 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    970 shots vs 330 shots
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
    SnapBridge support.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via SnapBridge
  • Has NFC
    NFC
    yes
    This camera supports NFC, the average camera does not. 15% of cameras support NFC.
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    -1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-1 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    -1 vs -4
  • 5 % lower viewfinder coverage
    Viewfinder coverage
    95 %
    This camera has a lower viewfinder coverage than the average camera (95 % vs 100 %). The average camera has viewfinder coverage of 100 %.
    95 % vs 100 %
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12/14-bit
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12/14-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12/14-bit vs 14-bit
  • 23.1 mm taller body
    Height
    97 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (97 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    97 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 0.7 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    5 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (5 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    5 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 70 g heavier
    Weight
    465 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (465 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    465 g vs 395 g
  • 24 mm thicker
    Thickness
    70 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (70 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    70 mm vs 46 mm
  • 2 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    28 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 5 % lower viewfinder coverage
    Viewfinder coverage
    95 %
    This camera has a lower viewfinder coverage than the average camera (95 % vs 100 %). The average camera has viewfinder coverage of 100 %.
    95 % vs 100 %
  • 23.1 mm taller body
    Height
    97 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (97 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    97 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 70 g heavier
    Weight
    465 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (465 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    465 g vs 395 g
  • 24 mm thicker
    Thickness
    70 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (70 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    70 mm vs 46 mm
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12/14-bit
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12/14-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12/14-bit vs 14-bit
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    -1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-1 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    -1 vs -4
  • 0.7 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    5 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (5 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    5 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 2 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    28 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps

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Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Nikon D5600

  • Excellent 24.2MP image quality with impressive dynamic range and sharpness
  • Highly compact and lightweight body for a DSLR, featuring a deep, comfortable grip
  • Fully articulating 3.2-inch touchscreen is responsive and easy to navigate
  • Outstanding battery life, providing up to 970 shots per charge using the viewfinder
  • Reliable 39-point autofocus system that performs well for general photography
  • SnapBridge connectivity allows for automatic photo transfers to smart devices via Bluetooth

What we don't like about Nikon D5600

  • Lacks a built-in autofocus motor, meaning older AF-D 'screw-drive' lenses must be focused manually
  • Video capabilities are limited to 1080p/60fps with no 4K recording option
  • Live view autofocus is significantly slower than competitor systems (e.g., Canon's Dual Pixel AF)
  • SnapBridge app can be unreliable with occasional connectivity issues and slow Wi-Fi transfers
  • Minimal physical control dials compared to higher-end models, requiring menu diving for some settings
  • Small pentamirror viewfinder can feel dim and cramped for some users

Verdict

The Nikon D5600 is a versatile DX-format DSLR featuring a 24.2MP CMOS sensor and EXPEED 4 processor, delivering high-resolution imagery without an optical low-pass filter. Key specs include a 3.2-inch 1.037m-dot tilting touchscreen, a 39-point AF system, and 1080p video recording at 60 fps. It excels with its SnapBridge Bluetooth connectivity for seamless file sharing and impressive battery life of 970 shots per charge. However, it lacks 4K video capabilities, features a single UHS-I SD slot, and omits a built-in autofocus motor, limiting compatibility with older AF lenses.

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