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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A35

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A35 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
  • Released November 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5500
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A35 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D5600 versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5600 was manufactured 5 years after the A35 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D5600 scores against the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Sony A35

 D5600 A35 
LaunchedNovember 2016September 2011Newer by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Nikon D5600

 A35 D5600 

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Sony A35

 D5600 A35 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5600 has outside measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D5600 versus the A35.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and A35 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D5600 and A35.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D5600 to provide greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer D5600 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5600 Portrait photography advice
Sony A35 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 Street photography information
Sony A35 Street photography information
74
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5600 Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
69
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (820 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery power (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
81
great battery power (820 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
59
lighter than competition in class (415g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (440 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5600
Landscape photography with Sony A35
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (820 shots)
no image stabilization
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (440 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
no image stabilization
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (415g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Sony A35
 Nikon D5600Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D5600 Sony SLT-A35
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-11-10 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 39 15
Cross focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465g (1.03 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
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 score 84 74
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 12.7
DXO Low light score 1306 763
Other
Battery life 820 photographs 440 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
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 $598