Nikon D5200 vs Sony A57
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
- Revealed May 2013
- Replaced the Nikon D5100
- Refreshed by Nikon D5300
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon D5200 versus Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and A57 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D5200 was released 9 months after the A57 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D5200 scores vs the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Nikon D5200 vs Sony A57 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5200 & Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5200 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Sony A57
| D5200 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2013 |  | September 2012 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Nikon D5200
| A57 | D5200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Sony A57
| D5200 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon D5200 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5200 enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D5200 versus Sony A57 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D5200 vs the A57.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5200 and A57 is 66 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D5200 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D5200 and A57.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D5200 to render more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent D5200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Nikon D5200 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D5200 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2013-05-16 | 2012-09-13 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 3 | - |
| 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 | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 39 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 555 gr (1.22 lbs) | 618 gr (1.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 84 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1284 | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photos | 550 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $595 | $1,000 |