Nikon D5600 vs Sony A7 II

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon D5600 and Sony A7 II, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D5600 (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is relatively similar but the D5600 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The D5600 was released 2 years later than the A7 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the D5600 matches up vs the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5600 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5600 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5600 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D5600 and the A7 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D5600 and A7 II is 70 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D5600 and A7 II.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The D5600 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more modern D5600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.