Nikon D5500 vs Sony A37

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D5500 versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5500 was launched 2 years later than the A37 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D5500 matches up against the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5500 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D5500 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D5500 features outside measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D5500 versus Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D5500 versus the A37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5500 and A37 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D5500 and A37.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D5500 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer D5500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.