Nikon D5600 vs Sony A7

Below, we are matching up the Nikon D5600 vs Sony A7, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D5600 (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the D5600 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The D5600 was introduced 2 years later than the A7 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D5600 scores against the A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5600 & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D5600 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5600 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D5600 against the A7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D5600 and A7 is 70 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5600 and A7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The D5600 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher D5600 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.