Canon EOS 9000D vs Nikon D5600

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 9000D and Nikon D5600. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS 9000D is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D5600 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS 9000D were released 2017 and Nikon D5600 was released 2016. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 9000D 2017
Nikon D5600 2016

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 9000D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D5600 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 9000D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D5600 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS 9000D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D5600 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 9000D 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon D5600 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 9000D 100-25600
Nikon D5600 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS 9000D has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D5600 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D5600 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 9000D
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5600

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 9000D can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Nikon D5600 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 9000D 6
Nikon D5600 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS 9000D and Nikon D5600 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 9000D weighs 540 gr (equal to 1.19 lb) which is 16% heavier than Nikon D5600 and its 465 gr (or 1.03 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 9000D 540 gr
1.19 lb
Nikon D5600 465 gr
1.03 lb

Canon EOS 9000D vs Nikon D5600 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 9000D and Nikon D5600, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS 9000D
Nikon D5600
Name Canon EOS 9000D Nikon D5600
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 9000D
Nikon D5600
Release Year 2017 2016
Release Date 2017-02-15 2016-11-10
MSRP 899 USD 700 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 9000D
Nikon D5600
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 9000D
Nikon D5600
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 7 EXPEED 4
Image
Canon EOS 9000D
Nikon D5600
ISO Range 100 - 25600 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 6 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS 9000D
Nikon D5600
Autofocus Motor Yes No
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 45 39
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS 9000D
Nikon D5600
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3,2”
Screen dots 1040000 1037000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) 0.82× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 0
Photography features
Canon EOS 9000D
Nikon D5600
Frames per second 6 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Partial
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 9000D
Nikon D5600
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS 9000D
Nikon D5600
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS 9000D
Nikon D5600
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Includes Bluetooth LE and NFC)
Yes
Built-in 802.11b/g/n with Bluetooth 4.1 LE and NFC
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or Bluetooth remote) Yes (MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless))
GPS Yes
Optional via Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver
Yes
Optional through GP-1/GP-1A
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 9000D
Nikon D5600
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 600 shots 970 shots
Width 131 mm 124 mm
Height 100 mm 97 mm
Depth 76 mm 70 mm
Weight 540 gram 465 gram