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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A350

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced November 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5500
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A380
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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A350 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D5600 and Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D5600 was brought out 8 years after the A350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D5600 matches up vs the A350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Sony A350

 D5600 A350 
ReleasedNovember 2016June 2008More modern by 103 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Nikon D5600

 A350 D5600 

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Sony A350

 D5600 A350 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5600 has outer measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D5600 and the A350.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D5600 and A350 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D5600 and A350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D5600 to show extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent D5600 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5600 Portrait photography features
Sony A350 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 Street photography factors
Sony A350 Street photography factors
74
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
heavier than competitors (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
69
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (820 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5600
Travel photography with Sony A350
81
great battery life (820 shots)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
51
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (674g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (820 shots)
lack of image stabilization
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 Vlogging details
Sony A350 Vlogging details
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Sony A350
 Nikon D5600Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-11-10 2008-06-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 39 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465g (1.03 lb) 674g (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 65
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 11.5
DXO Low light rating 1306 595
Other
Battery life 820 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $597 $600