Nikon D5600 vs Sony A330

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon D5600 and Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5600 was unveiled 7 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D5600 grades vs the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5600 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D5600 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D5600 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D5600 against the A330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and A330 is 70 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D5600 and A330.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D5600 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern D5600 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.