Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 – Detailed Comparison

Canon EOS Rebel T6i Digital SLR with EF-S 18-55mm IS STM Lens - Wi-Fi Enabled

Nikon D5300 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS Body Only (Black)

Today, we will be doing another Canon vs Nikon entry-level DSLR matchup, and just like all other ones, the Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 comparison promises to be really interesting.

Here, we will be looking at two cameras made by different companies, but have the same sensor resolution, same light sensitivity, and same burst mode speed.

At this point, you might think that nothing at all separates these two cameras, well, then you would be wrong.

As we move on with this Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 comparison article, you will be seeing the many ways these two cameras differ.

For a thorough Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 comparison, make sure to stick with us all the way to the end.

But if you won’t be able to read through the entire article, the next three sections will be helping you make a quick decision. Let us get down to it!

Table of Contents

Comparison Overview — Canon EOS Rebel T6i Vs Nikon D5300

You must have already been able to figure out from their names that these cameras – Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 – are made by two different companies, and not just any companies; Canon and Nikon, respectively.

These companies are arguably the 2 biggest names in the camera producing industry.

However, saying which the bigger brand of the two is would be a really tough call, one we are unable to make.

Now, the Canon EOS Rebel T6i – which is also known as the Canon EOS 750D – was announced in February 2015 by Canon, a year after the Nikon D5300 was announced by Nikon.

And although being the older camera, the Nikon D5300 is the only one of the two with a built-in GPS, and the time-lapse recording feature.

Both these cameras in comparison today – Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 – are entry-level cameras, and so, they are expected to be easy to use.

Anyway, the Canon EOS Rebel T6i seems to be doing better at that, as it is the only one that comes with a touch screen.

Furthermore, the Canon camera is the only one you can wirelessly connect to a nearby device with only a touch of a button. We will be further expatiating on how this works later in this article.

Anyway, these cameras – Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 – have pretty good batteries for entry-level cameras, but the Nikon camera still managed to outdo the Canon one in this aspect, though.

The Nikon D5300 will be getting you up to 160 more shots per full charge of its battery than the Canon EOS Rebel T6i will be getting you per full charge of its.

Price/Value Ratio — Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300

Which Camera Offers More Value for Money: Canon EOS Rebel T6i or Nikon D5300?

The Nikon D5300 offers more value for money than the Canon EOS Rebel T6i because it is packed with more features. On top of that, it is more cheaper. But then, both cameras are entry-level, so they won’t break the bank.

Comparison Table — Canon EOS Rebel T6i Vs Nikon D5300

	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Nikon D5300
Camera Weight	1.22 pounds (555 grams)	1.06 pounds (480 grams)
Camera Dimensions	5.2 by 3.1 by 3.98 inches	4.9 by 2.99 by 3.86 inches
Screen Size	3 inches	3.2 inches
Touch Screen	Yes	No
Built-in GPS	No	Yes
Near Field Communication	Yes	No
Time-Lapse	No	Yes
Battery Capacity	440 shots per full charge	600 shots per full charge
Focus Points	19	39
Estimated Startup Time	0.9 seconds	0.5 seconds

For more comparison of the specifications of these two cameras, check out the video below.

This video does a quick Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 comparison and will be showing you more ways in which they differ, and also a few ways in which they are similar. Watch it here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJAjl8zEE-U

Which Is Better Under What Circumstance? — Canon EOS Rebel T6i Vs Nikon D5300

Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Nikon D5300
If you want to be able to operate your camera like a smartphone; you want that convenience that comes with tapping on your screen to access the cameras features and functions, then the Canon EOS Rebel T6i is just the one you are looking for. This camera is the only one that has a touch screen, so, basically, it is the only one that will be affording you that much convenience.	If you want a camera with which you can geo tag photos and videos, then the Nikon D5300 is easily your better option. This camera comes with a built-in GPS, so, with it, you can go on geo tagging as many photos and videos as you might like.
If you want to be able to transfer files very easily and swiftly, too, then the Canon EOS Rebel T6i would be your better choice. This camera comes with the Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which works hand in hand with its built-in Wi-Fi to make it possible for you to transfer files with only a touch of a button. Amazing!	If you are looking to get creative with your shooting, then the Nikon D5300 is the one we would recommend for you. This camera allows you record time-lapse videos, so, you will be able to manipulate time as much as you would like in your recordings. Really cool!

Common Features — Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300

The Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon D5300 have the following similarities:

i. Entry-level cameras
ii. DSLR cameras
iii. Optical viewfinder
iv. Articulating screen
v. Face detection focus
vi. RAW support
viii. External microphone jack
ix. Auto exposure bracketing
x. Built-in flash
xi. External flash hot shoe
xii. Built-in flash

Entry-Level Cameras

Entry-level cameras are cameras made for beginners and unprofessional uses.

So, basically, if you are looking for a camera with which to learn photography, or one with which to capture moments from your daily activities, then an entry-level camera would be serving just fine.

These cameras typically do not come with many features, so that they don’t get too complicated for the inexperienced photographer.

They are made easy to use, and affordable, too. They also do not come with very durable bodies, because it is expected that they won’t be undergoing very intense usage.

Essentially, a typical entry-level camera can be easily operated, easily afforded, and easily carried around.

DSLR Cameras

A Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera is one which is made with a reflex design.

In a DSLR, when you click the shutter button, light is sent from the camera’s lens to the mirrors. These mirrors then bounce off the light and feed a live image to the optical viewfinder.

So, in the optical viewfinder, you are able to see the image your camera’s lens is capturing, just as it is.

Now, the viewfinder is one very important feature in a DSLR camera. In fact, this is one feature that cannot be found in any other type of camera aside DSLRs.

Now, a typical DLSR camera has fast autofocus, a pretty heavy body, and very good battery capacity.

However, these things are still subject to some other factors; the major one being the manufacturing company of that particular camera.

Now, that we know what entry-level cameras are, and what DSLR cameras are, too, let us now go further to talk about those features you will be getting with both these cameras.

Optical Viewfinder

An optical viewfinder, like we mentioned early on, shows you the exact image of what your camera’s lens is viewing.

This is what helps you properly frame your photos while you shoot, and it also helps avoid shooting with your camera’s LCD screen; especially in direct sunlight.

When very bright light hits your camera’s screen, like with any other screen, it would be really difficult, or maybe even impossible to see what is being displayed on it.

But with a viewfinder, you really would not have to use the LCD screen in such conditions.

Generally, with an optical viewfinder, you have more control of your all round shooting. You can shoot more conveniently and still get awesome results.

Now, one way to really understand an optical viewfinder and how it works is by comparing it to an electronic viewfinder.

An electronic viewfinder is a feature that shows you a digital image of what the camera’s lens is capturing, and it can be found in mirrorless cameras (rival cameras to DSLRs).

These different types of viewfinders pretty much do the same things, but go around doing them in very different ways.

If you would like to see how an optical viewfinder compares to an electronic one, the video below is for you.

This video does a hands on comparison of these viewfinder types, and it will be educating you on the different ways each of them edges each other. Check it out!

Articulating Screen

An articulating screen is a camera’s LCD screen that allows one shoot from flexible positions.

This kind of screen can be flipped, rotated or tilted to certain angles, so that the photographer is able to shoot from rather difficult angles with relative ease.

This feature is what will be helping you take over head shots, chest level shots, and shots from really low angles, without having to do too much.

Also, if you are a vlogger, this is a feature we believe you would be particularly excited about.

The screens of these cameras are selfie friendly, and what that means is that you will be able to flip them up to take selfies, or record videos of yourself without help from anybody. Amazing, isn’t it?

Face Detection Focus

This is a feature that will be helping you get all the very lovely portrait photographs you would want.

What face detection does is to detect the human faces in the camera’s frame (of course, lol). It then it goes on to focus on those faces, and capture all the details in them.

So, if you will be taking a lot of portrait photos, any one of these cameras – Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 – will be giving you pretty good results, and that is all thanks to the face detection focus feature that they each come with.

RAW Support

Do you want your images untouched and uncompressed? Well, if you do, you will be able to get just that with any one of these cameras.

Each of these cameras comes with RAW support, therefore, you are presented with the options of taking photos in a compressed image format, and taking photos in their highest quality.

If you choose to compress your images to the JPEG format, you will be saving storage space, but you will be reducing the quality of those images, and losing some detail on them.

However, images in the RAW format are of the highest quality and have all the details intact, but they take up a lot of storage space.

Well, essentially, what this feature does for you is that it presents you with both options.

So, if you ever need your pictures with all the details, and you are ready to sacrifice storage space, you will be able to do get just that with any one of these cameras in comparison.

External Microphone Jack

If you plan to do a lot of recordings with your camera, then this feature is one you would be grateful for.

An external microphone jack indicates that, with the help of an external microphone, you will be able to enhance the audio quality you get with the camera’s internal microphone.

This is great news especially if those recordings will be in very noisy places.

A standard external microphone does really well at noise cancellation, so, it will still be able to pick out the right sound, giving you clean and clear audio.

Auto Exposure Bracketing

This is a feature that will be helping you shoot more efficiently in areas where lighting conditions are complicated.

When you do not know what exposure setting will be getting you the best photos from a scene, your best option would be to shoot using auto exposure bracketing.

Auto exposure bracketing is a feature that allows you take three (more or less) images of a scene with just a tap of the shutter button.

Those images you get will each have different exposure settings, and with this, you can even go ahead to get great HDR shots.

Anyway, if this is your first hearing of this feature, the video below would be very useful for you.

This video will be showing you how you can set up and use auto exposure bracketing on a Canon camera. Watch it here!

Built-In Flash

So, this is yet another feature that will be helping you out in tough lighting, but in a totally different way from the auto exposure bracketing feature.

What a built-in flash does is to provide some lighting, so that you will be able to get bright enough images, even in low light.

You will not always have the luxury of shooting in a properly illuminated hall or studio.

So, thanks to the built-in flash, no matter how dark the location you’re shooting in, you would still be able to get some pretty bright images.

External Flash Hot Shoe

So, if the lighting at the scene where you are shooting is so bad that the built-in flash does not give you very satisfactory results, with each of these cameras – Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 – you are presented with another source of lighting.

On each of these cameras is a hot shoe where an external flash can be mounted to enhance the camera’s lighting.

An external flash is sure to do better than a built-in flash would. Also, if you are hoping to do a lot of flash photography, you would be able to achieve great results with either of these cameras, because of the external flash hot shoe they each come with.

All you would need to do is get an external flash, mount on the hot shoe, and get images as bright as you would love.

Built-In Wi-Fi

A built-in Wi-Fi is what enables you wirelessly connect your camera to a nearby device, and over that connection, transfer files easily and quickly.

With this feature, you have the easiest means of transferring files from camera to smartphone. Therefore, you won’t be having much use for USB cables and such.

What makes it even better is that this feature is really easy to use, and you will be seeing how easy it is in the video below.

This video shows you how you can create a Wi-Fi connection between the Canon EOS Rebel T6i and an iPhone. Check it out here!

So, your camera’s built-in Wi-Fi is not only good for transferring files, it also gives you access to a very interesting function.

Now, if you paid attention to that video above, you would have seen that after the iPhone was connected to the camera, the photographer was able to shoot using his iPhone. This function is called smartphone remote control.

With the remote control function, after you must have connected camera to smartphone, you can use that smartphone as a remote controlling device for the camera.

So, basically, you would be able to shoot using your smartphone, instead of your camera.

While you do this, that smartphone will be acting as the camera’s screen. But that is not all it will be doing.

With that remote controlling device (AKA your already connected smartphone), you will be able to zoom, focus, shoot, and a lot more; stuff that you would have originally been able to do with your camera itself.

As you can see, this function is so much fun, and it also affords you a truckload of convenience.

Unique Features — Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300

The following features distinguish the Canon EOS Rebel T6i from the Nikon D5300:

i. Near field communication
ii. Touch screen
iii. Built-in GPS
iv. Time-lapse

Near Field Communication

We just talked about the built-in Wi-Fi feature that these two cameras come with, and now, here is a feature that works hand in hand with it.

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a feature that makes it possible for you to wirelessly connect your camera to a nearby Wi-Fi compatible device with only a touch of a button.

Yes! Just by bringing together the NFC icons of both camera and smartphone, you can bypass those processes you saw in the video above, and get connected ASAP.

Anyway, for you to be able to achieve this one-touch connection, there are a few requirements.

Firstly, your camera has to be Wi-Fi compatible, as well as NFC compatible.

That is to say, of these cameras in comparison today – Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 – you will only be able to achieve a one-touch connection with the Canon camera because it is the only NFC compatible camera of the two.

Secondly, the device you are looking to connect to your camera also has to be Wi-Fi compatible, and NFC compatible.

Therefore, it is not enough that your smartphone can connect with a local hotspot, it has to also be able to do that by contact.

Lastly, you would need to have installed the application that makes this connection possible.

For example, if you go back to that video above, you would see the application that was needed to initiate that connection (the Canon camera connect app, obviously for Canon cameras only).

So, if you check all the boxes, you will be able to wirelessly connect your camera to your smartphone with just one touch. Amazing!

Touch Screen

A touch screen is a feature we are pretty sure is not new to you; you probably own, at least, one device with a touch screen, so, you are probably already familiar with the convenience a touch screen offers.

So, now, of these two cameras – Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 – only the earlier will be affording you this level of convenience, as it is the only one of the two with a touch screen.

Because of this, the Canon camera might be the easier of the two to control and operate.

You won’t have to always look for buttons; you will be able to access some of the camera’s features and functions by just tapping on the camera’s LCD screen.

Built-In GPS

A GPS in your camera works the same way it does on every other device. With this, you are able to geo tag your photos and videos.

So, if you ever want to know the exact location a certain photo was taken, you would be able to get that with the built-in GPS.

Anyway, this is something you will only be getting with the Nikon D5300, because it is the only one of these two cameras that has a built-in GPS.

Time-Lapse

Time-lapse is a feature that allows you to maneuver time a little in your recordings.

That means you can, for example, record a 2-hour long video, and with time-lapse, transform it into a 10-minute video. You won’t be losing any detail at all in the process, and that is the really interesting part.

Well, only the Nikon D5300 comes with the time-lapse feature, so, with it, you can start being really creative with your shooting.

Unique Pros — Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300

Unique Pros Of The Canon EOS Rebel T6i

Which is Easier to Operate: Rebel T6i or Nikon D5300?

The Rebel T6i is easier to operate than the Nikon D5300 because it has a touch screen. This touch screen is intuitive, so beginner photographers can easily navigate their way around it.

The Canon EOS Rebel T6i, because of its touch screen, can literally be operated like a smartphone, and isn’t that just so cool?!

Which Has a Better Wireless Connection: Rebel T6i or Nikon D5300?

The Rebel T6i is comes with a built-in Wi-Fi, while the Nikon D5300 does not. So wireless connection for transfer of files is faster and easier with the former than the latter.

You can boycott the entire process of connecting the camera and smartphone and just get in with a tap of a button. Awesome!

Which Offers a Larger JPEG Buffer: Rebel T6i or Nikon D5300?

The Rebel T6i offers a larger JPEG buffer than the Nikon D5300. In fact, the Rebel T6i comes with unlimited JPEG buffer, so photographers can continue shooting on burst mode without worrying about storage.

The size of your camera’s buffer is what determines how long you will be able to go on shooting on burst mode before having to pause.

Here’s how it works; let us assume that your camera’s buffer can hold a maximum of 10 shots per time.

What this means is that when you have taken 10 shots in burst mode, your camera will force the continuous shooting to stop, so that it can empty the buffer (by transferring the images to the SD card).

When that is done, your continuous shooting can then resume.

From what we have said, you probably can already see that having a large buffer is really necessary if you are to have an undisturbed burst mode shooting.

However, how much your buffer can take per time also depends on the size of the images themselves.

And this is why most of the time, a camera’s buffer is able to take more JPEG than RAW images per time, because, like we have said, RAW images are usually larger than JPEG ones!

So, all that being said, you perhaps can now properly appreciate the unlimited JPEG buffer of the Canon EOS Rebel T6i.

This means that while you are taking JPEG shots on burst mode with this camera, there would be no reason to take a pause because the buffer really never gets full. Amazing!

Which is Compatible with UHS Cards: Rebel T6i or Nikon D5300?

Unlike the Nikon D5300, the Rebel T6i is compatible with Ultra High Speed (UHS) memory cards.

This means that this camera allows you to use cards that have the ability to read and write files on it at super-fast speeds.

Unique Pros Of The Nikon D5300

Which is Better for Creative Shooting: Rebel T6i or Nikon D5300?

With the time-lapse feature of the Nikon D5300, photographers have the chance of expressing their different levels of creativity. This is not possible with the Rebel T6i.

Which Can Geo Tag Images: Rebel T6i or Nikon D5300?

The built-in GPS that comes with the Nikon D5300 camera makes it possible for users to geo tag photos and videos easily. The Rebel T6i lacks this feature.

With this, you can have a record of the exact places your images were taken.

Which is More Affordable: Rebel T6i or Nikon D5300?

The Nikon D5300 is more affordable than the Rebel T6i, yet it offers more features.

This camera does not even cost up to 400 dollars, and so, it is one of the most affordable cameras (with its features and functions) in the market.

As a matter of fact, if you choose to go for the Nikon D5300 over the Canon EOS Rebel T6i, you will be saving close to 200 dollars. Lovely!

Which Focuses Better: Rebel T6i or Nikon D5300?

The Nikon D5300 offers 20 more focus points than the Rebel T6i, so it is better in focusing.

You get 20 more focus points with the Nikon camera than with the Canon one, and that means that you will be able to focus on more points at the same time with the earlier camera.

So, it is safe to say that the Nikon D5300 will be giving you better-focused images than the Canon EOS Rebel T6i.

Which has a Superior Battery Capacity: Rebel T6i or Nikon D5300?

The Nikon D5300 has a stronger battery than its rival. It is able to take at least 600 shots if fully charged, which is about 160 times more shots than what the Canon EOS Rebel T6i can offer.

Unique Cons — Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300

Unique Cons Of The Canon EOS Rebel T6i

The following are the disadvantages of choosing the Canon EOS Rebel T6i over the Nikon D5300:

i. Fewer focus points
ii. No built-in GPS
iii. No time-lapse

Fewer Focus Points

You get only 19 focus points with the Canon EOS Rebel T6i, and that is not very impressive, even for an entry-level camera. So, basically, you might not be getting the sharpest of images from this camera.

No Built-In GPS

The Canon EOS Rebel T6i does not come with a built-in GPS, therefore, you will not be able to geo tag your images with this camera.

No Time-Lapse

You will not be able to record time-lapse videos with this camera. And by extension, this means that the Canon EOS Rebel T6i really does not give you any feature that enhances creativity in photography.

Unique Cons Of The Nikon D5300

The following are the disadvantages of choosing the Nikon D5300 over the Canon EOS Rebel T6i:

i. No touch screen
ii. No near field communication (NFC) technology
iii. Not compatible with Ultra High Speed (UHS) cards

No Touch Screen

Unlike the Canon EOS Rebel T6i, the Nikon D5300 is not a touch screen camera.

Therefore, all that extra convenience that comes with being able to control your camera just by tapping on the screen cannot be gotten from this camera.

No Near Field Communication

Although the Nikon D5300 comes with a built-in Wi-Fi that allows you to transfer files over a wireless connection, it does not let you do that with just one touch of a button.

Not Compatible With UHS Cards

The Nikon camera does not support ultra high speed (UHS) memory cards, so, you will have to make do with your files being read at regular speeds.

Common Pros — Canon EOS Rebel T6i Vs Nikon D5300

	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Nikon D5300
Good Framing	This camera comes with an optical viewfinder, which makes it possible and easy for you to frame your photos while you shoot. Furthermore, the viewfinder, as we explained earlier in this Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 comparison article, makes it easy for you to shoot with your camera in direct sunlight.	The Nikon D5300 also comes with an optical viewfinder which will be showing you the exact image which your camera’s lens is capturing. Also, with this feature, you can frame your photos, and shoot more conveniently in direct sunlight.
Flexible Shooting	With the Canon EOS Rebel T6i articulating screen, you are able to shoot easily from rather difficult angles. So, whether you want to get a shot from a high angle or from a low one, you will be able to do that easily just by rotating the screen of this camera.	The Nikon D5300 also has an articulating screen, so, you will also be able to shoot more flexibly with this camera.
Great Selfie Camera	The LCD screen of the Canon EOS Rebel T6i is fully articulated. Therefore, you will be able to flip it up to get lovely selfies. This also means that this camera will be doing well in recording vlogging videos, too.	The LCD screen of the Nikon D5300 is also fully articulated, which means that you will also be getting lovely selfies with this camera.
High Quality Images	The Canon EOS Rebel T6i comes with RAW support, therefore, you will be able to take pictures and store them without reducing their quality. So, basically, if you would like uncompressed RAW images, you sure would be able to get them with this camera.	This one also comes with RAW support.
Great Portrait Photography	You will be able to get really good portrait photos with the Canon EOS Rebel T6i, because it comes with the face detection focus feature. This feature will be bringing out all the details on the human faces in your picture.	The Nikon D5300 also comes with face detection focus.
Great HDR Photography	With auto exposure bracketing, this camera will be giving you lovely results in HDR photography.	The Nikon D5300 also comes with auto exposure bracketing.
Good Lighting	The built-in flash of the Canon EOS Rebel T6i enables you light up the scene and get bright photos even in low light.	Just like with the Canon EOS Rebel T6i, this camera has a built-in flash, and so, will be doing well in low light, too.
Great Flash Photography	This camera is compatible with external flashes, and so, you will be able to enhance the lighting you get with it beyond what the built-in flash offers. Furthermore, with an external flash mounted on the hot shoe, this camera will be doing really well in flash photography.	This camera also allows you connect an external flash.
Big Prints	The Canon EOS Rebel T6i is a 24 mega pixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and so, you will be getting big prints and a lot of details when you take photos with this camera.	The Nikon D5300, just like the Canon EOS Rebel T6i, is a 24 mega pixel APS-C sensor camera, too. So, you will also be getting big prints and a lot of details in photos you take with this camera.
Great Audio Quality	This camera comes with an external microphone jack, so, you will be able to get great audio quality while you record with this camera just by attaching an external microphone.	Same as the Canon EOS Rebel T6i.
Easy Transfer of Files	This camera comes with a built-in Wi-Fi, and so, you won’t be needing cables to transfer files from this camera to nearby devices.	Same as the Canon EOS Rebel T6i.
Remote Control	You will be able to control this camera with a device which has been wirelessly connected to it.	Same as the Canon EOS Rebel T6i.
Extend Display	This camera allows you extend your display to a monitor or television screen just with the use of an HDMI cable.	You can also connect the Nikon D5300 to a bigger screen with the use of an HDMI cable.
Lightweight	This camera weighs only 1.22 pounds, and so, it is one you wouldn’t mind carrying everywhere with you.	The Nikon D5300 is also lightweight; even more lightweight than the Canon EOS Rebel T6i. This camera weighs only 1.06 pounds.

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Common Cons — Canon EOS Rebel T6i Vs Nikon D5300

	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Nikon D5300
No Image Stabilization	This camera does not come with image stabilization, and so, if your camera shakes while you shoot, your images will be coming out looking poor and unsteady.	Same as the Canon EOS Rebel T6i.
No Panorama	You won’t be able to take panoramic shots with this camera.	Same as the Canon EOS Rebel T6i.
No Bluetooth	The Canon EOS Rebel T6i does not come with a built-in Bluetooth. This, therefore, means that creating a wireless connection with this camera will be completely limited to the built-in Wi-Fi. Basically, you will be missing out on the many connectivity advantages that Bluetooth usually offer any device.	Same as the Canon EOS Rebel T6i.
No Top LCD Display	There is no screen on top of this camera that displays the settings being made on the camera.	This camera also does not come with a top deck LCD screen.
No Slow Motion	You will not be able to record slow motion videos with the Canon EOS Rebel T6i.	Same as the Canon EOS Rebel T6i.
No Headphone Jack	Headphones help you regulate sound while you record, but you won’t be able to use that with this camera, because this one does not have a headphone jack.	This camera also does not come with a headphone jack. Therefore, you won’t be able to regulate sound coming from this camera.
No Weather Sealing	Because this camera does not have a weather sealing, it would be risky to use this one in harsh weather conditions.	Same as the Canon EOS Rebel T6i.

What Do People Think About The Canon EOS Rebel T6i Vs Nikon D5300?

Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Nikon D5300
A number of customers have said that this camera does produce good and sharp images. They seem to really appreciate the 24 mega pixels maximum sensor resolution of the camera very much. Also, they have said that this camera is really easy to use, and that makes it even better.	The Nikon D5300 has received a lot of accolades from customers. A certain customer said that this camera produces phenomenal image quality. More so, people seem to love this camera even more because, not only does it give them good results, it also comes in a compact body, and it does not cost so much, too.
People have said that they enjoy the smartphone remote control, and the fact that they can connect this camera to a nearby device just by touching them together is just lovely.	A lot of people have had a lot to say about the battery of this camera; they seem to be really impressed by how many shots can be taken per full charge of this one.

Our Take On The Canon EOS Rebel T6i Vs Nikon D5300

Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Nikon D5300
The Canon EOS Rebel T6i is a really good camera. In our opinion, this is just the ideal entry-level camera; easy to use, lightweight, takes great selfies, and generally gives really good quality images.	The Nikon D5300 is also a really good camera. With time-lapse, this one helps you be really creative, and it also will be giving you well focused images. What makes it all the better is that this camera does not cost so much.
We would recommend this camera for vloggers, beginner photographers, and events photographers.	We would recommend this camera for vloggers, tourists, events photographers, nature photographers, and amateur photographers, as well. In our opinion, this is the better camera of the two, even though just by a little. Also, this one will be giving you great value for your every dollar spent.

Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5300 — FAQs

Is Nikon or Canon Better for Beginners?

As a beginner photographer, the Nikon 18-200mm lens is highly recommended. It is an all-in-one lens that gives more flexibility and range when shooting. The Nikon lens is quite affordable, so newbies in photography can get it without breaking the bank. But as a photographer gets better at the craft, they may opt for more sophisticated and professional lenses.

Even though Nikon offers better lenses for beginner photographers, overall, Canon has the upper hand. Intermediate and professional photographers will find Canon more useful than Nikon lenses.

Does Canon T6i Shoot 4K?

The Canon T6i is not built to shoot 4k videos. In fact, the Canon EOS M50 is the only Canon digital camera with an APS-C sensor that is designed for shooting 4k videos. However, to shoot 4k videos, use the Sigma 18–35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens via an adapter. The 4k video will be 2.56x cropped.

Another Canon camera that can be modified to shoot 4k videos is the Canon 5D Mark IV. But to get the best 4k experience, users should opt for the Cinema EOS camcorders.

Why is Canon More Popular than Nikon?

The digital camera brand, Canon, is more popular in the photography industry, but only after Nikon slipped from the top. Both brands have been rivals for a long time, with Nikon being the leader of the Pro SLR camera market, while Canon made the first low-budget SLR camera – the Canon AE1. Canon was also the first to diversify to electronically controlled lenses and made better autofocus lenses. These features made Canon the go-to option in sports photography.

Canon also moved to EF electronic systems and digital sensor development, which led to the release of the first super quality HD 1080p video resolution for a DSLR camera.

Can I Use a Canon Lens on a Nikon?

Canon lenses cannot be used on any Nikon DSLR camera. However, an adapter can be developed for that to be possible. But then, the downside of that is that the lens focus will be very limited because of the Nikon DSLR cameras are designed to have a longer distance between their sensors and the lens flange. This will make most Canon lenses act like an extension tube.

Nikon cameras typically have a 46.5mm flange focal length, while most Canon EF Mount lenses are about 2 millimeters less. So while an adapter of 2.5mm thickness can be used on a Canon DSLR lens, it won’t work on a Nikon lens.

Can You Use Other Brand Lenses on a Nikon?

Other brand’s lenses can be mounted on a Nikon camera. Examples of such brands include Voigtländer, Zeiss, Tokina, Sigma, Tamron and Samyang. These lenses are usually labeled as suitable for F-mount or Nikon, so it is quite easy to spot them.

However, note that some of these lenses have only manual focus, especially the low-budget ones like Samyang. But, do not worry about the higher end brands like Voigtländer and Zeiss. Most importantly, users have to be aware that these lenses are reverse-engineered to be compatible and so not licensed.

Is the Canon T6i Good for Photography?

The Canon T6i is an entry-level camera that’s great for photography. It is not too sophisticated, so beginners would not have a difficult time learning how to use it. With its APS-C sensor, the T6i still manages to come at an affordable price, so it will be within the reach of beginner photographers.

The Canon T6i is designed to use basically all Canon full range lenses. Its wide range of features is designed to meet the shooting needs of beginners to professional photographers and videographers.

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