Nikon D5600 vs Sony A6500

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon D5600 and Sony A6500, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D5600 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5600 was released 2 months later than the A6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D5600 grades vs the A6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5600 and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D5600 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5600 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D5600 and Sony A6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D5600 vs the A6500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D5600 and A6500 is 70 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D5600 and A6500.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration.