Upgrade Guide
Nikon D5600→Nikon Coolpix P900
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the D5600. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Coolpix P900
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Burst rate7fps vs 5fps
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | D5600 | Coolpix P900 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.4 | ||
| Street | -2.3 | ||
| Travel | -2.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.9 | ||
| Documentary | -2.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.7 | ||
| Landscape | -2.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.5 | ||
| Casual | -2.1 | ||
| Food | -1.8 | ||
| Macro | -1.8 | ||
| Architecture | -1.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.6 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | D5600 | Coolpix P900 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £182 used | £204 used | |
| Released | 2016 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 | |
| Autofocus | 39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 7fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~970 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 465g (with battery) | 899g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x | EVF, 0.2", 921k dots | |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Fixed 83x Nikkor 24-2000mm equivalent f/2.8-6.5 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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