Nikon D5500 vs Sony A65

Lets look closer at the Nikon D5500 versus Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D5500 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D5500 was brought out 3 years after the A65 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D5500 matches up against the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5500 & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D5500 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5500 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D5500 versus the A65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5500 and A65 is 71 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D5500 and A65.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger D5500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.