Nikon D5300 vs Sony A550

Below, we are looking at the Nikon D5300 and Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and A550 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D5300 was released 4 years after the A550 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D5300 grades against the A550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5300 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5300 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5300 has got external measurements of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D5300 vs the A550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5300 and A550 is 68 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5300 and A550.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D5300 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern D5300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.