Nikon D5600 vs Canon EOS 800D
Nikon D5600 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot.
Choose the D5600 for
- a lighter body (465g vs 532g)
- a lower price (from £234)
- more lenses in our database (25 vs 24)
Choose the EOS 800D for
- faster bursts (6fps vs 5fps)
- a newer design (2017)
Specs side by side
| Spec | D5600 | EOS 800D |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 24.2MP | APS-C, 24.2MP |
| Mount | Nikon F (DSLR) | Canon EF / EF-S (DSLR) |
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Burst | 5 fps | 6 fps |
| Readout | OVF | OVF |
| Max ISO | 25,600 | 25,600 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 1080p 60p | 1080p 60 |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical |
| Weight | 465 g | 532 g |
| Battery | Nikon EN-EL14a | Canon LP-E17 |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-I) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £234–404 | £354–434 |
| Native lenses in our database | 25 (14 third-party) | 24 (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 D5600 uses Nikon F (25 lenses in our database, 14 third-party) and the EOS 800D uses Canon EF / EF-S (24 lenses, 14 third-party). Batteries: Nikon EN-EL14a (about £50) vs Canon LP-E17 (about £45).
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikon D5600 better than the Canon EOS 800D?
It depends on your priorities. The D5600 offers a lighter body (465g vs 532g), a lower price (from £234), more lenses in our database (25 vs 24); the EOS 800D offers faster bursts (6fps vs 5fps), a newer design (2017).
Which is better for video, the D5600 or the EOS 800D?
They are closely matched for video (1080p 60p vs 1080p 60); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the D5600 or the EOS 800D?
The D5600 costs No longer sold new new and from £234 used at MPB; the EOS 800D costs No longer sold new new and from £354 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Nikon D5600 lenses on the EOS 800D?
Not directly. The D5600 uses Nikon F and the EOS 800D uses Canon EF / EF-S; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.