Nikon's touchscreen DX DSLR with SnapBridge and articulating screen.
The Nikon D5600 was introduced in November 2016, succeeding the D5500 with Snapbridge connectivity — both Bluetooth Low Energy for automatic background image transfer and built-in Wi-Fi. The D5500 had Wi-Fi only; the D5600 added Bluetooth for the persistent low-power connection Snapbridge requires. The 24.2MP DX CMOS sensor, EXPEED 4 processor, and optical low-pass filter-free design are shared with the D5500 and D3400, and the fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen of the D5500 carries over unchanged.
The 24.2MP DX CMOS sensor pairs with the EXPEED 4 processor. The 39-point Multi-CAM 4800DX II AF system provides 9 cross-type points — the same coverage as the D5500. At 5fps the burst rate suits casual action and sequential shooting. 1080p video records at up to 60fps. Battery life is rated at approximately 820 shots per charge using the EN-EL14a. At approximately 465g with battery and card the body is compact. Snapbridge enables Bluetooth image auto-transfer and Wi-Fi direct connection for remote shooting. A single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot handles storage.
The D5600's practical difference from the D5500 is the Snapbridge connectivity: persistent Bluetooth pairing enables automatic image transfer to a paired device without manually initiating a Wi-Fi session for each transfer. For photographers who routinely share images directly from the camera, this is a meaningful workflow improvement. The vari-angle touchscreen and sensor performance are identical to the D5500; the choice between them typically comes down to whether Bluetooth-based transfer justifies the price difference on the used market.
On the used market the D5600 is typically priced modestly above the D5500 given the Snapbridge upgrade. The EN-EL14a battery is shared with the D3400, D5500, and several other Nikon bodies — spares are widely available. Condition checks: vari-angle hinge articulation, touchscreen calibration, AF response, and sensor for dust. The D5700 or D5800 were not produced; the D3500 (2018) represents the subsequent simplified direction for Nikon entry DSLRs. Non-AF-S lenses requiring a body-side AF motor will not autofocus on the D5600.