Nikon D5600 vs Sony A6000

Below, we are matching up the Nikon D5600 versus Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D5600 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5600 was introduced 2 years later than the A6000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D5600 matches up against the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5600 & Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D5600 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5600 provides external measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D5600 versus Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the D5600 vs the A6000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and A6000 is 70 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D5600 and A6000.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger D5600 will have an edge in sensor tech.