Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs Nikon D5600
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Nikon D5600. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.


Manufacturing
Canon EOS Rebel T7 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D5600 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS Rebel T7 were released 2018 and Nikon D5600 was released 2016. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Canon | 2018 |
Nikon D5600 | Nikon | 2016 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel T7 has a "APSC"-sensor while Nikon D5600 has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also effect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
Nikon D5600 | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
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 has the exact same resolution. Canon EOS Rebel T7 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 | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | 24 MP | 24000000 | 6000 | 4000 |
Nikon D5600 | 24 MP | 24000000 | 6000 | 4000 |
ISO range
Nikon D5600 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T7. Nikon D5600 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel T7 has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | 100-6400 |
Nikon D5600 | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big diffence between these two cameras. Canon EOS Rebel T7 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 that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T7
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5600
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T7 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D5600 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | 3 |
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 Rebel T7 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, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Canon EOS Rebel T7 weighs 475 gr (equal to 1,05 lb) which is 2% heavier than Nikon D5600 and its 465 gr (or 1,03 lb).
Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | 475 gr | 1,05 lb |
Nikon D5600 | 465 gr | 1,03 lb |