Nikon D5000 vs Sony A550
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Nikon D5000 vs Sony A550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
- Revealed June 2009
- Old Model is Nikon D60
- New Model is Nikon D5100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced December 2009
- Old Model is Sony A100
Photography Glossary Nikon D5000 vs Sony A550 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon D5000 vs Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D5000 (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D5000 was launched 6 months prior to the A550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D5000 scores versus the A550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5000 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Sony A550
| D5000 | A550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Nikon D5000
| A550 | D5000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D5000 and Sony A550
| D5000 | A550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2009 |  | December 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon D5000 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D5000 enjoys physical dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D5000 vs Sony A550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D5000 versus the A550.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D5000 and A550 is 65 and 63 respectively.
Nikon D5000 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5000 and A550.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A550 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.
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Nikon D5000 vs Sony A550 Specifications
| Nikon D5000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D5000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-06-12 | 2009-12-09 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 590 grams (1.30 lb) | 632 grams (1.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 72 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 21.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light score | 868 | 807 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 510 pictures | 480 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL9a | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $630 | $749 |