Introduction
Nikon D5600 and Canon T7i are exceptionally popular cameras that are oriented for beginners in photography and can be considered as an excellent entry-level choice due to the fact that they have numerous features that will help novices to grow throughout the years.
Although they are similar to each other, they are still different in many ways which is always good to see since each of them has a specific target audience, which means that beginners would have to put into perspective what are the pros of Nikon and Canon in order to deliver the right decision when it comes to purchase.
The Nikon D5600 is the successor of the old D550 which was being widely used by a variety of different photographers back then. The newer model does not differ with its success, but it surely does with the new features and capabilities that are specifically designed to satisfy the needs of those who see photography as a hobby and the beginners who want to pave their path in order to become professional photographers.
On the other hand, Canon T7I which is also known as the EOS 800D outside the US, is an entry-level model in Canon’s DSLR range that at its core, it is pretty similar to the EOS 77D which costs more, however, once you start taking shots you will surely notice that it differs. As a beginner, this won’t happen quickly, but it will start getting noticeable as you grow.
For instance, the biggest highlights regarding Canon’s T7i is the use of 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, the ability to offer only 1080p video capture, and 3″ vari-angle touchscreen. In contrary, Nikon D5600 is equipped with a 24MP APS-C CMOS Sensor, has a 3.2″ fully articulated screen, and records videos in 1920 x 1080 resolution.
So as you can see, both of them are unique in their own way, so still, it is kind of hard to describe everything with a few sentences. That’s why, let’s get started right away and dive deeper into the specs and their capabilities so that you will have a better insight of what you can achieve by choosing one of them as your primary shooting arsenal!
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Head To Head Comparison
Nikon D5600
Aesthetically speaking, the D5600 measures 3.8 x 4.9 x 2.8″(HWD) and sports a polycarbonate construction that weighs approximately 1.2 pounds, which makes this unit lightweight enough to offer the photographer a stable grip and stable shoot.
In addition, there are multiple controls spread around the camera’s body, which is pretty cool considering the fact that you will have multiple options to choose from when it comes to making adjustments. For instance, around the rear, you can notice the presence of the multi-3.2″ fully articulated screen, and directional D-pad that serves as an AF point selector as well, while on the top, there is a mode dial, a fully-exposed command dial. On the front, there is a strategically-positioned exposure compensation button, and when you see it as a whole, D5600 is done pretty well!
In comparison, the Canon T7i packs an aluminum alloy and polycarbonate construction that measures 3 x 5.2 x 3.9-inches, weighs approximately 1.18-pounds which means that this is also a lightweight camera as it was the case with Nikon D5600!
There’s a good amount of body-mounted controls as well. On the top, there is a single command dial and dedicated controls for adjusting the ISO,display and the autofocus, while the others are spread around the rear along with the 3.2″ fully articulated screen.
Speaking of the performance, the D5600 incorporates an EXPEED 4 Image Processor, 24.2MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor which I particularly like, mainly because of the fact that they contribute a lot in making this camera a real speedy performer that is capable enough to turn on, fire and focus in about 0.7-seconds! What’s even better is that you can achieve continuous shooting of 5 fps which means that this camera can perform pretty well for shooting wildlife or sports!
The autofocus is the part where Nikon paid a lot of attention since it employs up to 39 individual AF points along with nine cross-type AF points positioned in the center, so, once you start shooting through the viewfinder, the imagery is going to be caught really nice!
If you decide to go with this camera, i’d recommend you get a lens for your Nikon D5600 too.
Nikon D5600 Sample Images:
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Canon T7I
Canon T7i packs up to 45 autofocus points, continuous shooting of 6 fps, and it is built around the 24.2 megapixel sensor and unlike the D5600, comes with an anti-aliasing filter which does an amazing job in terms of softening the images with the intention to avoid aberrations as much as possible! However, if you take a picture of the D5600 and compare it with T7i, you can notice that D5600’s picture has a really small advantage and that’s the sharpness and the inclusion of a larger sensor.
As was the case with D5600, Canon T7i is great for sports, shooting wildlife and situations where subjects move, so, they are fairly close to each other.
I would also like to speak a bit about the ISO. If we take into consideration the fact that both of them share almost the same sensor, ISO sensitivity is what makes them different a bit more. Namely, Canon T70 has a bigger ISO range which allows you to shoot better pictures under low-light situations, however, D5600 can sometimes. output less grainy photos if you adjust ISO levels higher!
In terms of the video capture, the D5600 will offer you record videos starting from 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24 frame rates in Full HD 1080p/720p, and what’s also cool is the presence of the dedicated microphone and the 2.5-millimeter port which means that you will have an option to use an external mic if you want!
On the opposite way, the Canon T7i records 1920 x 1080 videos up to 60 fps, but thanks to the inclusion of the Movie Electronic Image Stabilization which reduces the blurring effect of camera shake, it makes this camera capable enough to create videos of higher quality.
To be honest, their video recording capabilities are pretty well, due to the fact that they are primarily aimed for capturing photos, but of course, at their price tag you can find many cameras that have 4K capabilities. Still, they are fine if you ask me.
Finally, the weakness that is shared by both of them is the lack of environmental sealing which means that both of them should be used carefully under rain or freezing temperatures! This isn’t a huge problem though, considering the fact that their purpose isn’t oriented for professionals, but instead, for beginners, and as a matter of fact, there are DSLR cameras meant for professionals who still lack environmental sealing.
Canon T7I Sample Images:
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Nikon D5600 vs Canon T7I Feature Comparison
| Nikon D5600 | Canon T7I | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Megapixels | 24.2 | 24.2 |
| ISO Range | 100-25600 | 100-25600 |
| Flip-Out Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | YES | YES |
| Viewfinder | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
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Conclusion
Both, Canon T7i and Nikon D5600 are very similar and as a matter of fact, they have almost identical features and relatively the same price range, hence, it is a bit hard to decide which option would be better.
If we take a closer look at the autofocus system, Canon has 45 autofocus points and Nikon 39 autofocus points, so, here, Canon is better. ISO performance is the same as well, but the T7i is slightly better due to the fact that it can extend the ISO range to 51200, unlike D5600.
At the shooting speed, T7i beats D5600 by a single fps since T7i can offer continuous shooting rate of 6 fps while the DP5600 only 5.
Furthermore, if we take a look at the battery life, D5600 can shoot up to 820 shots on a single charge and this isn’t the thing with Canon T7i who can shoot only 600 shots. Speaking of the video and connectivities, both of them can shoot Full HD at 1920 x 1080 resolution in MPEG-4, H.264 format(although Canon T7i has Movie Electronic IS, hence it is better)and both of them have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
In my personal opinion, if you prefer higher ISO rate and search for a higher continuous rate along with more 45 AF points plus an anti-alias filter which comes handy for shooting with better accuracy, then Canon T7i would be great for you.
On a contrary, Nikon D5600 would be a better option for you if you want to shoot accurate imagery with well-defined image quality filled with details while having an opportunity to shoot up to 820 shots on a single charge!
I’d recommend you to consider the pros and cons of both cameras because even though both of them are in the same category, they are still different and you can bring the right decision depending on what you want to achieve in a particular moment with these cameras!
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A photographer with a passion for capturing the beauty of nature and the human form. My work has been featured in galleries and publications around the world, and I strive to create images that evoke emotion and tell a story.
Photo & Videographer
A photographer with a passion for capturing the beauty of nature and the human form. My work has been featured in galleries and publications around the world, and I strive to create images that evoke emotion and tell a story.
