Nikon D5200 vs Sony A500

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D5200 and Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and A500 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5200 was launched 3 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D5200 grades versus the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5200 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D5200 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D5200 enjoys outside 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 A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D5200 and Sony A500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D5200 and the A500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D5200 and A500 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5200 and A500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D5200 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer D5200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.