Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560
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Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Announced February 2014
- Old Model is Nikon D5200
- Renewed by Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Replaced the Sony A500
Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Nikon D5300 versus Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D5300 was introduced 3 years after the A560 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D5300 matches up vs the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D5300 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Sony A560
D5300 | A560 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | August 2010 | Newer by 43 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 922k | Sharper display (+115k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Nikon D5300
A560 | D5300 |
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Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Sony A560
D5300 | A560 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5300 comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D5300 versus Sony A560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D5300 vs the A560.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5300 and A560 is 68 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D5300 and A560.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D5300 to resolve greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger D5300 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Nikon D5300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D5300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | 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 | 24 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 39 | 15 |
Cross focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 309 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest 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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 480 grams (1.06 lbs) | 599 grams (1.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 83 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 1338 | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photos | 1050 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | 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 | Dual |
Retail cost | $429 | $650 |