Nikon D5200 vs Sony A350
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
- Launched May 2013
- Old Model is Nikon D5100
- Newer Model is Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Released June 2008
- Successor is Sony A380
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D5200 and Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and A350 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe D5200 was brought out 5 years after the A350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D5200 grades vs the A350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Sony A350
| D5200 | A350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2013 |  | June 2008 | More modern by 61 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Nikon D5200
| A350 | D5200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Sony A350
| D5200 | A350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon D5200 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D5200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D5200 and Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D5200 compared to the A350.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5200 and A350 is 66 and 62 respectively.
Nikon D5200 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D5200 and A350.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D5200 to produce extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent D5200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A350 Specifications
| Nikon D5200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D5200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2013-05-16 | 2008-06-06 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 3 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 39 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 555 grams (1.22 lb) | 674 grams (1.49 lb) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 84 | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 1284 | 595 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL14 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $595 | $600 |