Nikon D5600 Review
Just a few years ago, if you wanted to buy an entry-level or midrange interchangeable lens camera, an SLR was the clear way to go. Now, mirrorless models like the Sony Alpha 6000 are more appealing options, especially if you value video recording. But there's a case to be made for the old-fashioned SLR, and Nikon's D5600 ($699.95, body only) is a strong traditional model with an optical viewfinder and an attractive price, especially if you already have some Nikkor lenses on hand. It has a solid autofocus system, offers seamless wireless transfer, and excellent image quality. It falls shy of our Editors' Choice, which remains the Canon EOS Rebel T6s, but won't disappoint photographers on the Nikon side of the fence.
Design
The D5600's ($596.95 at Amazon) body is slimmed down a bit compared with the D5500. The overall dimensions are about the same—3.8 by 4.9 by 2.8 inches (HWD)—but the body is slimmer in between the lens mount and hand grip, making it a bit more comfortable to hold....
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.
24MP image sensor with no OLPF; Excellent image quality; 39-point AF system; 5fps continuous shooting; Speedy operation; 1080p60 video capture; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication; External mic support
Cramped controls; Pentamirror viewfinder; Older screw-drive lenses won't autofocus; Underwhelming contrast autofocus during video recording; Limited Wi-Fi remote control