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.

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

In terms of its headline specifications, the D5600 is almost identical to the D5500 it replaces. That said, the newer model does benefit from a few useful new features. Chief among these is the addition of Nikon's proprietary SnapBridge technology that uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tech for...

Very good image quality; Small and lightweight; Excellent touchscreen and general handling; SnapBridge makes light work of image transfer

Touchscreen can't be disabled; JPEGs can be a bit on the dark side

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

In terms of specifications, the D5600 is actually nigh-on identical to the D5500 with just a few small improvements. The biggest one, or at least, the one most worthy of mention, is the addition of SnapBridge – Nikon's innovative Bluetooth technology (more on that later).

24.3MP APS-C sensor; Articulated touchscreen LCD; Records time-lapse sequences in camera; Features Nikon SnapBridge image sharing app; Lightweight DSLR; 3.5mm mic input

Very similar to D5500; No 4K-video recording; Touchscreen cannot be disabled; Struggles to keep focus on fast erratically moving subjects

I purchased the D5600 because it was light. I was tired of carrying my old Nikon. I tried a small Coolpix which was O.K. but you can't do much with it. The D5600 is much lighter and the lenses from my old Nikon fit. I should have just purchased the camera back.

Being connected - it's all the rage. Of all the slogans used by Nikon for its cameras, "Always share your moments" seems most apt with the Nikon D5600. The D5600 is the sixth iteration of the well-established Nikon D5000 series - a DSLR camera range with APS-C size sensor - which is positioned one...

Impressive image quality - especially in low light; big and vibrant tilt LCD touchscreen; small body with comfortable grip; exccellent battery life; seamless auto-upload of web-ready images to phone

Video AF remains behind competitors; not many reasons to pick this over cheaper predecessor; feature set doesn't stand out

As an upgrade to the D5500, the D5600 is a touch underwhelming - just like the D3400 update to the D3300, the changes are modest at best, while the SnapBridge technology featured still needs to be refined and become more stable.

Excellent image quality; Comfy handgrip; Decent AF system; Touchscreen interface

SnapBridge needs work; Only 1080p video; Pricey compared to rivals

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.

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

Great camera with lots of options. Only thing that was disappointing it didn't come with a manual like my last Nikon.

Love the camera and lenses but the case is too small for everything. The 2 extra batteries that comes are not compatible with the Nikon D5600.