$ Bottom line: Which one is better?
Bottom line: Canon EOS Rebel T6i is a better camera.
In this review of Nikon D5300 vs Canon T6i, it is quite clear that Canon EOS Rebel T6i is a better camera because; it has a microphone input, 3k dots higher resolution (screen), has a 24P cinema mode, has a touch screen, has 802.11N WIFI connection, has touch autofocus, has NFC, 10 more cross-type focus points.
Canon EOS T6i vs Nikon D5300: DESIGN
When we compare D5300 vs T6i, we have the following features;
Flip-out screen; Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon D5300 have flip-out screens.
More viewfinder coverage; Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon D5300 have 95%
Optical viewfinder; Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon D5300 have this.
Hot shoe; Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon D5300 have this.
System camera; both cameras are system cameras.
LCD display with 3 subpixels per pixels; Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon D5300 have this feature.
Bottom line: Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon D5300 have the same design features.
Canon EOS T6i vs Nikon D5300: OPTICS
The following features are comparisons of Canon Rebel D5300 T6i vs Nikon D5300;
AF tracking; Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon D5300 have AF tracking.
Focus points; Canon EOS T6i has 19 whereas Nikon D5300 has 39.
Sensor size; Canon EOS T6i has 22.3 x14.9mm whereas Nikon D5300 has 23.5 x 15.6mm.
Maximum light sensitivity; Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon D5300 have 25600 ISO
Phase detection autofocus for photos; Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon D5300 have this feature.
Megapixels; Canon EOS T6i has 24MP whereas Nikon D5300 has 24.1MP
Bottom line: Nikon D5300 has better optic features.
Canon EOS T6i vs Nikon D5300: VIDEOGRAPHY
In terms of videography, we have the following comparisons of Canon T6i vs Nikon D5300;
Video recording (main camera); Canon EOS T6i has 1080 x 30fps whereas Nikon D5300 has 1080 x 60fps.
Continuous autofocus when recording movies; Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon D5300 have this feature.
Timelapse function; Nikon D5300 has this.
24P cinema mode; Canon EOS T6i has this.
Bottom line: Nikon D5300 is a better camera in videography.
Canon EOS T6i vs Nikon D5300: AUDIO
Audio features of T6i vs D5300 include the following;
Stereo microphone; each camera has a stereo microphone
Microphone input; Canon EOS Rebel T6i has a microphone input.
Bottom line: Canon EOS T6i is better in audio as it has a microphone input.
Canon EOS T6i vs Nikon D5300: BATTERY
Battery life (CIPA); Canon EOS T6i has 440shots whereas Nikon D5300 has 600shots
Removable battery; both cameras have removable batteries.
Battery level indicator; both cameras have battery level indicators
Rechargeable battery; both have rechargeable batteries.
Bottom line: Nikon D5300 is better as it has better battery life.
Canon EOS T6i vs Nikon D5300: KEY FEATURES
When we compare Nikon D5300 vs canon T6i we get the following key features;
External memory slot; both cameras have external memory slots.
WIFI; both cameras have WIFI
802.11N WIFI connection; only Canon EOS T6i has this feature.
Remote control; Nikon D5300 has a remote control
Accelerometer; both cameras have accelerometers.
GPS; Nikon D5300 has GPS.
Bottom line: Nikon D5300 is a better camera as it has superior key features.
Conclusion
Overall review of the two cameras shows clearly that Canon EOS Rebel T6i is a better camera that uses an up to date technology.