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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A33

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A33 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
  • Replaced the Nikon D5500
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A33 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon D5600 versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D5600 was launched 6 years after the A33 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the D5600 grades against the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Sony A33

 D5600 A33 
AnnouncedNovember 2016August 2010More modern by 76 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k921kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Nikon D5600

 A33 D5600 

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Sony A33

 D5600 A33 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D5600 provides outer dimensions 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 A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D5600 and the A33.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5600 and A33 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5600 and A33.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D5600 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent D5600 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5600
Portrait photography with Sony A33
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 Street photography features
Sony A33 Street photography features
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (820 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5600
Travel photography with Sony A33
81
good battery pack (820 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (820 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 Vlogging information
Sony A33 Vlogging information
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
77
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Sony A33
 Nikon D5600Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D5600 Sony SLT-A33
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-11-10 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 39 15
Cross type focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465g (1.03 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 70
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1306 591
Other
Battery life 820 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $597 $230