Hands-on Review - Canon T7i (800D) vs Nikon D5600

I spend time with the Canon T7i (800D) and the Nikon D5600 and share my thoughts on which I think is the best camera and the best camera for you.

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[photorectoby]

Which one would you choose and why?

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[nevadaxtube]

I have used both Canon and Nikon. The image quality is better and sharper on Nikon, but the Canon is easier to use and it is less aggravating. On a daily basis, I chose the Canon because it is user friendly and the dual pixel autofocus is superb. I sacrifice a very small amount of image quality, but at the end of the day the difference is very small. This video review was very fair.

[ouradventures]

I've used them both, I bought the Canon 800D, because I already had canon lenses. My friend had some Nikon lenses and she bought the Nikon. Both camera's are simply great! It's just what you want. Nikon is a little bit better with low light shooting, but Canon is nicer with filming things, because it is smoother. Love them both and they are great for beginners and also some more experienced photographers. So that's my opninion 😊

[llerradish]

I really wanted to choose the Nikon, but the great autofocus of the Canon is just too good to pass up. Canon for me.

[tarynlippi]

The Nikon D5600 seems a bit smaller, more streamlined and ergonomical for a better feel in the hand. On the Technical side, Nikon cameras have a greater dynamic range (picks up more colours) and no low pass filter, resulting in still images which are more detailed and better quality overall. the D5600 also has a slightly larger touch screen and sensor than the Canon 800d. BUT. Canon user interface is more user friendly. And Canon is far better in terms of video due to the dual cross type focus system. Such a conundrum.

[belquior]

Great video and great reasons to choice the 800D (t7i). Every time that I consider buy a Nikon camera I remember that we can't change some settings and we can't see some preview how the video will be record... (sorry my English) I don't know why Nikon do this with their products...

[VoxIndia]

Yours is the only srnsible review out of dozens i saw in 5600. You talked about the aperture changing issue in live view it's practical issue. Others just compare the specs like robots.

[jacobschouten]

I think this is a really good video demonstrating the features, strengths, and weaknesses of these cameras. I really like how you don't keep saying they are "beginner's cameras, " and just address them the way they should be addressed. Thank you.

[JapaneseCow]

If you can't make up your mind on these 2 cameras:
Having bought my first DSLR (specifically the D5600), I can say one thing. Whenever I shoot stills, I almost never use Live View.
If you're not looking at shooting video, I think there's no need to turn down the Nikon because of its limited Live View capabilities.

[petermurray]

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[asmaaalaa]

I like how you talk and explain what you got to explain smoothly. It’s the only review I watch that doesn’t full of noisy voices and rush to spell everything out. Thank you very much, it’s helpful.

[slicker]

I have always had excellent experiences with Canon Products and find them to me more user friendly and more thoughtfully laid out for my uses.

[adibee]

Great DETAILED tech review on two solid DSLR competitors! I'm FINALLY "graduating" from my Canon SX50 HS (great piece of gear btw). It's funny that I've had my SX50 HS for over 5 years, but it was discovering and recently (less than ONE month) education myself on how to understand and use the Manual or Pro mode features on my Galaxy S9, then learning on my Canon that I've met my equipment's limitations for particular types of shooting goals. A DSLR is the appropriate next purchase and even though I've ALWAYS been a Canon Fan, it's more important to make a future purchase based on my immediate requirements and the gear's potential to accept performance upgrades. With my "week's worth" of researching various sources and your comparison video, my decision to pull the trigger on the near-future purchase of the T7i feels SOLID, for the toe of photography I enjoy doing and looks capable for me to expand into other shooting styles too!
Manual mode is now my "Go To" on either my S9 or SX50 HS, but I still use Automatic when I want to establish a "settings baseline" for the particular shooting environment I may be in.
Great job on producing, editing, and sharing this detail-filled, fair-comparison based, informative video! ⚔️☠️⚔️

[ThommySides]

I'm an American in the ministry living in South Africa. We need a good camera for our work here. Your video has helped us out alot. God bless you and we've subscribed!

[StillCrazyFL]

Interesting, before I even knew this video was available, my research of DSLR cameras ground down to these two models … Nikon D5600 & Canon T7i. After agonizing over the two for a weekend, I decided on the Canon T7i because of the auto focus points and the dual pixel sensor. (sorry, not really the identifying names). I also felt the Canon was more user-friendly and operates in two assist modes, one primarily for beginners. I also latched onto the expert opinions that the Canon was for beginners but also included more moderately experienced users, leaving me with a desired growth path once I got used to the camera. After all of the above and maybe a few other "things", but in the interest of some brevity here, I moved to getting the best bang for the buck with a bundle deal somewhere. Oddly, searching end of December 2019, after the holidays, there were a host of deals out there and I settled on a bundle that included 3 kit lenses (holy trinity), two bags, filters, macro & UV, cleaning kit, flash, 64gig high speed SD card & tripod along with the expected accessories to make the camera function …. battery/charger strap etc. At a total of $911 I think I got a good deal and an excellent base on which to start. The bundle really made me feel more comfortable with my decision as less was offered with the Nikon. Frankly, I think I would have been happy with either camera, but I fell on the Canon side of the fence.

[nicolelatimer]

I'm looking to get on of these which is best for portrait or modeling photography while also being able to use live view to view the image before its taken?

[kaitoshijo]

When I got my camera recently these 2 were my choices for my price point. I went with the Nikon.

[salehtanbouz]

I have the 800d. Great camera i dont know what quality youre talking about its great.

[netkev]

I really like that T7i. It's a good size to fit in my hands, and the focus systems in viewfinder or live look great. The only thing I worry about missing is autofocus micro adjustment. A better hit rate on time limited shots is a major reason I might move up a size from an SL1. If I get three mid-grade zooms and a couple primes, am I likely to miss AFMA?

[andreaencarnacion]

thank you! very clear i take alot of pictures so D5600 :)