Nikon D5500 vs Sony A6000

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D5500 and Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D5500 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D5500 was launched 9 months later than the A6000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D5500 matches up vs the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5500 & Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5500 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D5500 features outer measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D5500 vs the A6000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D5500 and A6000 is 71 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D5500 and A6000.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer D5500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.