Nikon D5600 vs Sony A65

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon D5600 vs Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D5600 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5600 was manufactured 5 years later than the A65 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the D5600 scores against the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5600 & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D5600 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D5600 has got physical 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) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D5600 compared to the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5600 and A65 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D5600 and A65.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent D5600 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.