Nikon D5600 Reviews & Ratings

The D5600 is a capable DSLR with an added always-connected system for communicating with smart devices. It does many things well but what should be the cool features aren’t as polished as the underlying camera.

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 experience is disappointing, though, and prices might have to drop a little for the D5600 to be tempting.

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 compelling compact DSLR for budding photographers. Image quality is excellent and overall performance is good for an APS-C DSLR in its class.

Despite only being a very modest upgrade to the D5500, the D5600 is still a very capable advanced entry-level DSLR. This is a camera which is very much a sum of its parts rather than having one single standout feature. There’s a high-resolution 24.2MP sensor which produces very detailed images, an articulating touchscreen, a decent 39-point AF system and polished handling are some of the highlights that make the D5600 one of the most well-rounded entry-level DSLRs available.

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

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.

The D5600 is an evolutionary model rather than a revolutionary one. It’s a very good camera in its own right and holds up well against the competition. Factor in its competitive pricing and I have no hesitation in recommending it.

A subtle update, but the Nikon D5600 is a strong all-rounder at a reasonable price.

Just like its predecessor, the D5600 offers excellent image quality, straight-forward handling and quick performance, in a light and compact body. We particularly like the kit option with the excellent AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR retractable lens, which really speeds up Live View and movie shooting as well as offering built-in vibration reduction.

The Nikon D5600 is a camera that is very simple to use. A slim body design coupled with a responsive vari-angle touchscreen make the sometimes cumbersome process of taking photos very streamlined and second nature. But the D5600 is also a camera with which it’s very simple to capture great images. Fast and accurate AF produces sharp images full of detail. Colours are strong and accurate. And I was particularly impressed by its dynamic range, even in JPEGs.

As a whole, when combined with the compact AF-P 18-55mm kit lens, the compact camera gives excellent handling, and this is a great entry into Nikon Digital SLR shooting. Like the Nikon D5500 before it, the D5600 provides excellent image quality, with a compact stylish Digital SLR body, with useful features including built-in Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth, and an excellent 3.2inch touch-screen. With a 24.2 megapixel sensor, with no OLPF, the camera is capable of taking some very detailed and sharp photos, making it a camera you can grow into, and if you are prepared to invest in additional lenses, then you should be able to get the best out of the camera.

In the end, the D5600 is all about the images. It’s capable of taking the sort of images you really do want to share, even with the standard kit lens. That’s where Nikon continues to show strength, despite the otherwise minimal updates for this model compared to the outgoing D5500.

In many ways, it is the perfect option for people who just want an advanced camera that gets out of their way – photographers who won’t be relying on manual modes and high levels of customizability. I routinely recommend the Nikon D5600 to my friends who don’t want to take up photography full-time, but still want a high quality camera for important occasions.

While only a modest update from its predecessor, the Nikon D5600 is an excellent choice for a midlevel DSLR.

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.