Fujifilm
X-T30
2019MirrorlessOlder model
26.1MP
8fps max
—readout ms
12.8kmax ISO
Low light 383g
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£229–659
Small retro body with the X-T3 sensor and film simulations.
Illustration, not a product photo.
Nikon · 2016 · DSLR · Nikon F
Nikon D5600
A lightweight beginner DSLR with a vari-angle screen. Becoming scarce used.
APS-COlder modelBeginner-friendlyBudget
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£234–404
Overview
The Nikon D5600 is a 2016 APS-C 24.2MP DSLR on the Nikon F mount. It shoots up to 5 frames per second, records 1080p 60p video. A lightweight beginner DSLR with a vari-angle screen. Becoming scarce used.
It's best suited to general photography, and it's an easy camera to learn on. In our database, 25 lenses fit it natively (14 from third-party makers such as Samyang, Sigma, Tamron).
Used at MPB it currently sells for £234 to £404 depending on condition, and it's no longer sold new.
Key specifications
| Released | 2016 |
| Type | DSLR |
| Sensor | APS-C (23.5×15.6mm, 1.5× crop) |
| Resolution | 24.2 megapixels |
| Max burst | 5 fps |
| Sensor readout | Mechanical shutter (DSLR) |
| Max ISO | 25,600 |
| Low-light score | 2.75/5 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Video | 1080p 60p |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Weight | 465 g with battery |
| Mount | Nikon F |
Strengths
- APS-C sensor: about 1.5× extra reach from every lens
- Light at 465g
- Optical viewfinder with zero lag and long battery life
- Strong value used, from £234
Things to consider
- No in-body stabilisation: use stabilised lenses or faster shutter speeds
- Not weather sealed
- DSLR: no subject-detection autofocus through the viewfinder, and lens development has stopped
- Older autofocus generation; check shutter count and battery health when buying used
Compatible lenses
25 native in our database
| Lens | Fit | Focal | Aperture | Weight | New ≈ | Used (MPB) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G Everyday & travel · Portraits · Vlogging & video | Native First-party | 35mm | f/1.8 | 200g | £179 | £59–105 | |
| Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Portraits · Everyday & travel | Native First-party | 50mm | f/1.8 | 185g | £199 | £72–123 | |
| Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC (manual) Astrophotography · Landscape | Native Third-party (manual focus) | 14mm | f/2.8 | 552g | £299 | £169 | |
| Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Landscape · Vlogging & video | Native First-party | 10-20mm | f/4.5-5.6 | 230g | £299 | £138–159 | |
| Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Everyday & travel | Native Third-party | 17-50mm | f/2.8 | 565g | £349 | £63–219 | |
| Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Everyday & travel | Native First-party | 18-140mm | f/3.5-5.6 | 490g | £399 | £65–164 | |
| Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF Landscape · Astrophotography | Native Third-party | 11-16mm | f/2.8 | 555g | £399 | £174–239 | |
| Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Portraits | Native First-party | 85mm | f/1.8 | 350g | £449 | £154–214 | |
| Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Everyday & travel · Wildlife & animals | Native Third-party | 18-400mm | f/3.5-6.3 | 710g | £599 | £199–424 | |
| Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Everyday & travel · Portraits · Vlogging & video | Native Third-party | 18-35mm | f/1.8 | 810g | £649 | £294–359 | |
| Nikon AF-S 20mm f/1.8G ED Astrophotography · Landscape | Native First-party | 20mm | f/1.8 | 355g | £699 | £384–429 | |
| Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Everyday & travel · Portraits · Astrophotography | Native Third-party | 35mm | f/1.4 | 665g | £699 | £314–364 | |
| Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Portraits | Native Third-party | 50mm | f/1.4 | 815g | £749 | £184–214 | |
| Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Wildlife & animals · Sports & action | Native Third-party | 100-400mm | f/5-6.3 | 1160g | £799 | £639 | |
| Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Wildlife & animals | Native Third-party | 150-600mm | f/5-6.3 | 1930g | £899 | £304–754 | |
| Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Everyday & travel | Native First-party | 24-120mm | f/4 | 710g | £899 | £219–409 | |
| Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Landscape | Native First-party | 16-35mm | f/4 | 680g | £899 | £149–299 | |
| Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Sports & action | Native First-party | 70-200mm | f/4 | 850g | £1,099 | — | |
| Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Everyday & travel · Portraits | Native Third-party | 24-70mm | f/2.8 | 1020g | £1,099 | £394–584 | |
| Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Portraits | Native Third-party | 85mm | f/1.4 | 1130g | £1,099 | £509–704 | |
| Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Everyday & travel · Portraits | Native Third-party | 24-70mm | f/2.8 | 905g | £1,099 | £504 | |
| Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Wildlife & animals · Sports & action | Native First-party | 200-500mm | f/5.6 | 2300g | £1,199 | £334–849 | |
| Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Wildlife & animals · Sports & action | Native Third-party | 150-600mm | f/5-6.3 | 2010g | £1,199 | £664–919 | |
| Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Astrophotography · Landscape | Native Third-party | 14-24mm | f/2.8 | 1150g | £1,299 | £824 | |
| Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Sports & action · Portraits | Native First-party | 70-200mm | f/2.8 | 1430g | £2,399 | £554–1,119 |
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—readout ms
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Batteries and memory cards
Battery
Nikon EN-EL14a · maker's battery about £50
Entry DSLR battery (D5600, D3500). Third-party: Mathorn USB-C £29. Carry at least one spare.
Card slots
SD (UHS-I)
A V30 UHS-I SD card is all this camera can use; faster UHS-II cards work but won't speed it up.
How the D5600 compares
Where to buy
*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Nikon D5600 is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.
See example photos
Real-world shots taken with the Nikon D5600. Results are searches on each site, so check the camera or lens listed in each photo's details.
Frequently asked questions
What lenses fit the Nikon D5600?
It uses the Nikon F mount. 25 lenses in our database fit natively, including 14 third-party options.
How much is a used Nikon D5600?
At MPB, used examples range from £234 to £404 (checked 5 November 2026), depending on cosmetic grade from Heavily used to Like new.
Does the Nikon D5600 have image stabilisation?
No. It relies on stabilised lenses (OIS, IS or VR) for steady hand-held shots.