Canon EOS 77D vs Nikon D5600
Nikon D5600 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot.
Choose the EOS 77D for
- faster bursts (6fps vs 5fps)
- a newer design (2017)
Choose the D5600 for
- a lighter body (465g vs 540g)
- a lower price (from £234)
- more lenses in our database (25 vs 24)
Specs side by side
| Spec | EOS 77D | D5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 24.2MP | APS-C, 24.2MP |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S (DSLR) | Nikon F (DSLR) |
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Burst | 6 fps | 5 fps |
| Readout | OVF | OVF |
| Max ISO | 25,600 | 25,600 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 1080p 60 | 1080p 60p |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical |
| Weight | 540 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 | £304–384 | £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 | About equal |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | About equal |
| 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 77D 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 77D better than the Nikon D5600?
It depends on your priorities. The EOS 77D offers faster bursts (6fps vs 5fps), a newer design (2017); the D5600 offers a lighter body (465g vs 540g), a lower price (from £234), more lenses in our database (25 vs 24).
Which is better for video, the EOS 77D or the D5600?
They are closely matched for video (1080p 60 vs 1080p 60p); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the EOS 77D or the D5600?
The EOS 77D costs No longer sold new new and from £304 used at MPB; the D5600 costs No longer sold new new and from £234 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Canon EOS 77D lenses on the D5600?
Not directly. The EOS 77D uses Canon EF / EF-S and the D5600 uses Nikon F; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.