Nikon D5600

202 reviews

Apr, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 202 reviews of Nikon D5600. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the size and price are on the whole positive. The image quality and portability also get good comments. Many are less positive about the storage and contrast.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D5600 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)

Nikon D5600 review

Nikon's entry-level D5600 still shoots impressive images for the right price.

Very good 24MP stills ; Fast autofocus ; Bluetooth (SnapBridge) ; Superior battery life ; Small, lightweight body

Contrast-detection-only live view AF ; Video limited to 1080p/60 ; Most specs unchanged from D5500

If you’re ready to move to an interchangeable lens camera from an older point-and-shoot or a phone, the Nikon D5600 is certainly a solid choice. It’s easy to operate and still image quality is truly excellent — at least, when paired with a good lens....

Aug, 2017

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Before you go dirt cheap, consider spending a bit more on the Nikon D5600

There are only some minor tweaks over the almost 2-year-old D5500, but it remains a great, slightly-more-than-cheap dSLR.

The Nikon D5600 delivers excellent photo quality for its price class, as well as performance that can keep up with your kids and pets.

It may be too small for people with larger hands and it turns off the self-timer after every shot in single-shot mode.

Lightweight and compact with everything the family photographer needs, the Nikon D5600 maintains its position as a great general-purpose dSLR for its price class.

Nov, 2017

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Nikon D5600 Review

The Nikon D5600 SLR undercuts its predecessor's asking price and doesn't skimp on features, but still lags behind competing Canon models when it comes to Live View autofocus.

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Richard Butler (dpreview.com)

Nikon D5600 review: making connectivity a snap?

The Nikon D5600 is the company's latest model to gain the always-connected SnapBridge system for communication with smart devices. A mid-priced DSLR seems the perfect beneficiary, so does it make this a truly family friendly, socially connected camera?

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Nikon D5600 sample images

Nikon D5600 photo gallery : Nikon has introduced a new entry-level SLR camera. The Nikon D5600 is designed for the whole family. The camera with interchangeable lens makes 24.2 megapixel images and thanks to SnapBridge transferring images to a...

Nikon has published a series of sample images to assess the quality of this user-friendly SLR. Click on the link below the photo to download the original test image. As soon as we receive a Nikon D5600 review copy we will put this DSLR camera to the...

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Nikon D5600

Nikon D5600 digital SLR camera : Nikon proudly extends its range of SnapBridge-compatible cameras with the D5600, an inspiring DX-format D-SLR camera for people who want to explore the creative world of photography. Whether it's shadow play when the...

The Nikon D5600 camera comes with multiple kit options. The exceptionally versatile double zoom VR lens kit is great for everything from unique travel photos to distant action. Includes the Nikon D5600 body, the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm VR wide-angle...

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Nikon D5600 Review

The Nikon D5600 is an incredibly modest update of the 18-month-old D5500, essentially adding Snapbridge connectivity, a deeper handgrip and a handful of other non-essential features that collectively hardly set the world on fire. While the D5600...

Jan, 2017

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Nikon D5600 Review

The 24-megapixel Nikon D5600 DSLR delivers the same great image quality as its predecessor but now comes equipped with Nikon SnapBridge functionality. While not without its limitations, sharing images has never been easier and the D5600 remains a...

Compact camera body; Very good touchscreen display; Excellent image quality for its class; Good overall performance.

Not many improvements compared to its predecessor, with some downgrades; No 4K video recording.

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Expert review by : Rod Lawton (digitalcameraworld.com)

Nikon D5600 review

The Nikon D5600 is small, it's speedy, it's simple to use, but it's also five years old, so is it still worth buying?

Small size ; Good Live View performance ; Great image quality

SnapBridge system still needs work ; Limited external controls

Using the diminutive Nikon D5600 is a world away from shooting with a bulky enthusiast SLR like the D7200 or D500. It’s light and unobtrusive, but its image quality is terrific, and the vari-angle screen makes it supremely versatile. The SnapBridge...

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Theano Nikitas (tomsguide.com)

Nikon D5600: Best DSLR Under $1,000

The D5600 features some nice improvements on the already-excellent D5500, making the new camera our favorite DSLR under $1,000.

Of course, image quality is key to any camera, and the D5600 doesn't disappoint. And its compact and light body won't weigh you down when you're traveling, wandering the city or hiking up a mountain. The inclusion of SnapBridge and a few tweaks to...

Sep, 2020