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Nikon D5600

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Price: $597

Lightweight and compact with everything the family photographer needs, the Nikon D5600 maintains its position as a great general-purpose dSLR for its price class.
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Based on 29 expert reviews
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    5
  • Good:
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  • Average:
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  • Bad:
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8.6

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Based on 143 reviews
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Last revision on January 4, 2019

Editors Liked

  • Excellent image quality
  • Superior battery life

Editors Didn't Like

  • Only 1080p video
  • Expensive
  • Contrast-detection-only live view AF
  • May be too small for people with larger hands

Direct Competitors and Related Products

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  • 91

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  • 87

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  • 89

    Sony Cybershot DSC-RX10 2

  • 89

    Canon EOS 5DSR

Expert reviews and ratings

By TechRadar on June 29, 2018 80

The EOS Rebel T6i / EOS 750D can trace its heritage back to the early days of digital photography and it shows. A very polished and well-thought out camera, the EOS Rebel T6i / EOS 750D is a great introduction to DSLR photography for those looking to...

By Engadget on March 02, 2018 80

Enthusiast cameras like Sony's A7R III, the Nikon D850 and Fujifilm's X-H1 get a lot of attention. The good news is that nowadays, you can spend less than $1,000 for a camera body and get almost as much as you would with a model with three times the...

By reviewed.com on December 12, 2017 86

Nikon delivers (almost) the ideal novice DSLRTaken on its own, the Nikon D5600 is a fine camera, with imaging tech that still outclasses what even the best smartphone can manage by a huge margin. That's an important point to note for people looking for...

By CNET Australia on December 01, 2017 80

Lightweight and compact with everything the family photographer needs, the Nikon D5600 maintains its position as a great general-purpose dSLR for its price...

By cnet on November 30, 2017 80

Lightweight and compact with everything the family photographer needs, the Nikon D5600 maintains its position as a great general-purpose dSLR for its price...

By CNET UK on November 30, 2017 80

Lightweight and compact with everything the family photographer needs, the Nikon D5600 maintains its position as a great general-purpose dSLR for its price...

By Pocket-lint on October 05, 2017 80

Given the small scale of the Nikon D5600, it sometimes feels almost like using a mirrorless camera. Its ergonomic design ensures single-handed use is no problem, while the large touchscreen makes it a capable piece of kit for newcomers and enthusiast...

By Amateur Photographer on September 18, 2017 80

The Nikon D5600 is a direct replacement for the two-year-old Nikon D5500 that has now been discontinued. The new model is primarily targeted at photography enthusiasts looking to buy their first DSLR and who have a little more money to spend, along with...

By Digital Trends on August 16, 2017 60

Yes, if you are looking to trade up an older Nikon DSLR and you own some Nikkor lenses. The D5600's picture quality is very good and you'll be really happy with the results this camera delivers. We would still recommend it, however, for non-Nikon users,...

By Trusted Reviews on August 08, 2017 80

Nikon D5600 – Performance The D5600 is equipped with a slightly larger-than-average 3.2-inch rear display – all its main rivals sport 3-inch monitors. This is of the side-hinged, vari-angle design that allows you to position the screen at just about any...

By techpp.com on July 08, 2017 83

I f you are relatively new to photography and are thinking of buying a DSLR, the chances are that you already have Nikon on top of your list, and have already been sucked into the great “Canon vs. Nikon” debate. And it is a fair chance also that one of...

By digitalcameraworld.com on June 26, 2017 80

Using the diminutive Nikon D5600 is a world away from shooting with a bulky enthusiast SLR like the D7200 or D500. It's light and unobtrusive, but its image quality is terrific, and the vari-angle screen makes it supremely versatile. The SnapBridge...

By Expert Reviews on June 20, 2017 80

A subtle update, but the Nikon D5600 is a strong all-rounder at a reasonable...

By techmagnifier.com on May 25, 2017 80

The Nikon D5600 is a DX format DSLR that performs as great as a full frame camera. Images captured by the camera have accurate colors, precise details and tons of information packed inside them. The D5600 has a crisp and swift live display that can be...

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