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Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560

Portability
68
Imaging
66
Features
81
Overall
72
Nikon D5300 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Nikon D5300
(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
Sony A560
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Sony A560

 D5300 A560 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2010Newer by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k922kSharper display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Nikon D5300

 A560 D5300 

Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Sony A560

 D5300 A560 
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).

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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.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5300 and A560 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5300
Portrait photography with Sony A560
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5300 Street photography advice
Sony A560 Street photography advice
70
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5300 Sports photography factors
Sony A560 Sports photography factors
66
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5300 Travel photography details
Sony A560 Travel photography details
80
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5300
Landscape photography with Sony A560
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
2 card slots
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5300 Vlogging details
Sony A560 Vlogging details
72
selfie friendly display
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D5300 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5300 and Sony A560
 Nikon D5300Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
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
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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