Nikon D5500 vs Sony A560

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon D5500 versus Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and A560 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5500 was introduced 4 years after the A560 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D5500 matches up versus the A560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5500 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D5500 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon D5500 has external dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D5500 versus Sony A560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D5500 and the A560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D5500 and A560 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5500 and A560.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D5500 to deliver greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher D5500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.