Canon EOS 250D vs Nikon D5600
Canon EOS 250D has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The EOS 250D is the better pick for travel, vlogging.
Choose the EOS 250D for
- a lighter body (449g vs 465g)
- stronger video (4K 24p (crop))
- a newer design (2019)
Choose the D5600 for
- more resolution (24.2MP vs 24.1MP)
- a lower price (from £234)
- more lenses in our database (25 vs 24)
Specs side by side
| Spec | EOS 250D | D5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 24.1MP | APS-C, 24.2MP |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S (DSLR) | Nikon F (DSLR) |
| Released | 2019 | 2016 |
| Burst | 5 fps | 5 fps |
| Readout | OVF | OVF |
| Max ISO | 25,600 | 25,600 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 4K 24p (crop) | 1080p 60p |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical |
| Weight | 449 g | 465 g |
| Battery | Canon LP-E17 | Nikon EN-EL14a |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-I) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £374–484 | £234–404 |
| Native lenses in our database | 24 (14 third-party) | 25 (14 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | EOS 250D |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | EOS 250D |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The EOS 250D uses Canon EF / EF-S (24 lenses in our database, 14 third-party) and the D5600 uses Nikon F (25 lenses, 14 third-party). Batteries: Canon LP-E17 (about £45) vs Nikon EN-EL14a (about £50).
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EOS 250D better than the Nikon D5600?
It depends on your priorities. The EOS 250D offers a lighter body (449g vs 465g), stronger video (4K 24p (crop)), a newer design (2019); the D5600 offers more resolution (24.2MP vs 24.1MP), a lower price (from £234), more lenses in our database (25 vs 24).
Which is better for video, the EOS 250D or the D5600?
The EOS 250D is stronger for video: EOS 250D records 4K 24p (crop), D5600 records 1080p 60p.
Which is cheaper, the EOS 250D or the D5600?
The EOS 250D costs No longer sold new new and from £374 used at MPB; the D5600 costs No longer sold new new and from £234 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Canon EOS 250D lenses on the D5600?
Not directly. The EOS 250D uses Canon EF / EF-S and the D5600 uses Nikon F; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.