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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65

Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
77
Overall
69
Nikon D5200 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5100
  • Successor is Nikon D5300
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2011
  • Successor is Sony A68
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D5200 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D5200 was revealed 19 months after the A65 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D5200 matches up versus the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Sony A65

 D5200 A65 
RevealedMay 2013November 2011Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Nikon D5200

 A65 D5200 

Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Sony A65

 D5200 A65 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5200 comes with exterior 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 A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D5200 and the A65.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5200 and A65 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5200 and A65.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern D5200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5200
Portrait photography with Sony A65
78
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5200 Street photography advice
Sony A65 Street photography advice
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5200 Sports photography advice
Sony A65 Sports photography advice
60
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5200
Travel photography with Sony A65
69
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
68
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A65 Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5200 Vlogging features
Sony A65 Vlogging features
71
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5200 and Sony A65
 Nikon D5200Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D5200 Sony SLT-A65
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-05-16 2011-11-15
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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
Total lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lb) 622 gr (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 74
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1284 717
Other
Battery life 500 images 560 images
Battery form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $595 $700