Nikon D5500 vs Sony A68

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon D5500 vs Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D5500 (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D5500 was announced 10 months prior to the A68 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D5500 grades against the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5500 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D5500 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5500 has 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) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D5500 and the A68.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5500 and A68 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D5500 and A68.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older D5500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.