Nikon D5600 vs Sony A37

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D5600 and Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D5600 was released 4 years after the A37 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D5600 grades versus the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5600 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5600 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5600 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D5600 and Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D5600 compared to the A37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5600 and A37 is 70 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5600 and A37.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D5600 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher D5600 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.