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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A65

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released November 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D5500
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Renewed by Sony A68
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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A65 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Sony A65

 D5600 A65 
AnnouncedNovember 2016November 2011More recent by 61 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Nikon D5600

 A65 D5600 

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Sony A65

 D5600 A65 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A65 size comparison

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

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5600 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A65 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 Street photography highlights
Sony A65 Street photography highlights
74
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5600 Sports photography information
Sony A65 Sports photography information
69
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (820 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5600
Travel photography with Sony A65
81
great battery pack (820 shots)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
68
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 Landscape photography advice
Sony A65 Landscape photography advice
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (820 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 Vlogging highlights
Sony A65 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Sony A65
 Nikon D5600Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D5600 Sony SLT-A65
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-11-10 2011-11-15
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 39 15
Cross type focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lb) 622 grams (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 74
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1306 717
Other
Battery life 820 pictures 560 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $597 $700