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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A560

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5500
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A500
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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A560 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon D5600 versus Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5600 was announced 6 years after the A560 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D5600 scores vs the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Sony A560

 D5600 A560 
IntroducedNovember 2016August 2010More modern by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k922kSharper display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Nikon D5600

 A560 D5600 

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Sony A560

 D5600 A560 
Focus manually More precise focus

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5600 enjoys external 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 A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D5600 versus Sony A560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D5600 versus the A560.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5600 and A560 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5600 and A560.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D5600 to show extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer D5600 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5600 Portrait photography features
Sony A560 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 Street photography highlights
Sony A560 Street photography highlights
74
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D5600
Sports photography with Sony A560
69
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (820 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A560 as a Travel photography camera
81
great battery pack (820 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
60
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (820 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
has dual storage slots
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 Vlogging information
Sony A560 Vlogging information
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Sony A560
 Nikon D5600Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-11-10 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 39 15
Cross focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lb) 599 gr (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 70
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 12.3
DXO Low light score 1306 817
Other
Battery life 820 photographs 1050 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at release $597 $650