Nikon D5200 vs Sony A55

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon D5200 versus Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and A55 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D5200 was manufactured 2 years after the A55 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the D5200 matches up against the A55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5200 and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D5200 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D5200 has got outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D5200 versus Sony A55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D5200 and the A55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5200 and A55 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5200 and A55.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon D5200 to result in extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D5200 will have a benefit in sensor technology.