Nikon D5600 Detailed Review

In additional D5600 was introduced by Nikon in November 2016. It belongs to the Amateur DSLRs category.

Nikon is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Nikon.

Also D5600 features a CMOS sensor in APS-C size (with Nikon cameras: DX)that has an area of approximately 24 x 16 mm² (0.93″ x 0.61″).

Picture of D5600’s sensor compared to popular format.

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The D5600’s sensor has resolution of 24 megapixel.

The Nikon supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Nikon’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

The D5600 features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.

The D5600 has an optical viewfinder with a penta mirror. Viewfinders with a penta mirror are typical for entry level cameras. The viewfinder covers 95% of the field of view and has a magnification of 0.54x, an average value for a viewfinder like this.

The D5600’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 30s.

The D5600’s sensitivity goes from 100 ISO und 25600 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

The D5600 supports all general exposure modes.

The Nikon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

The D5600’s auto focus processor has 39 AF points. The main point is about that the more points the autofocus has then preferably. If AF has more points then you have a better opportunity to have a focus at the interesting area. In addition, It is a big advantage in a difficult condition. For example, when doing macross.

Manual focusing is available in the Nikon. Even in complicated location.

The D5600 has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 12m (40 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

The D5600 display has a diagonal of 81.00mm (3.2 inches.) and a resolution 1.04 megapixel.

The camera display is intended for selfies or other occasion.

Display parameters:

D5600 video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel.

Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone.

Nikon D5600 Video parameters:

The D5600 has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords.

For photo transferring users may use Bluetooth option.

Eventually, if the wifi connection is disabled the wired connection may be used.

Connect the Nikon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Nikon supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

The Nikon D5600 has a EN-EL14a LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 970 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The D5600’s battery battery parameters:

The Nikon D5600’s size is 124.0 x 97 x 70mm³. (4.9″ x 3.8″ x 2.8″). That dimensions are without lens. The weight of camera is 4.9″ x 3.8″ x 2.8″ grams (465 oz.) without lens weight.

Here is front and top view of the D5600:

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.