Nikon D5300 vs Sony A6500

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D5300 vs Sony A6500, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D5300 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D5300 was launched 3 years prior to the A6500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D5300 matches up vs the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5300 and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D5300 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D5300 vs the A6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D5300 and A6500 is 68 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D5300 and A6500.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older D5300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.