Nikon D5200 vs Sony A6000
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
- Released May 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon D5100
- New Model is Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Launched April 2014
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
- Refreshed by Sony A6300

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A6000 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Nikon D5200 vs Sony A6000, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D5200 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

The D5200 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the A6000 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D5200 matches up against the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5200 & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D5200 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Sony A6000
D5200 | A6000 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Nikon D5200
A6000 | D5200 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | May 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Sony A6000
D5200 | A6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon D5200 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5200 features external measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D5200 vs Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D5200 versus the A6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D5200 and A6000 is 66 and 85 respectively.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D5200 and A6000.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged D5200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Nikon D5200 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon D5200 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-05-16 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 3 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 179 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 309 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 555 gr (1.22 lb) | 344 gr (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 84 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1284 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 360 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $595 | $548 |