Nikon D5600 vs Sony A6000 - Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D5600 vs Sony A6000. The A6000 is older, smaller and lighter, but how well does it do compared to the newer D5600?

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Nikon D5600	Sony A6000
Megapixels	24.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C (DX)	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
AA Filter	None	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Nikon FX/DX	Sony E
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 -25,600
Expanded ISO	No	51,200
AF Points	39	179
Cross-type AF Points	9	179 phase
Continuous Mode	5fps	11fps
LCD	3.2" - Fully Articulated	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,036,800 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF (1.44M)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82x	1.07x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	No
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	100	47
RAW Buffer Size	12	22
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/160
Startup Time	0.4s	2.2s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	820 shots	360 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL14a)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	16.4 oz (465g)	12.1 oz (344g)
Size	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8"	4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2017	2014

Nikon D5600 Advantages:

AA Filter – The Nikon D5600 has no AA filter.

LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″ and it’s fully articulated too.

LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

Touchscreen Support

Microphone Jack – If you’re going to record videos where audio quality is important, a microphone jack is super helpful.

JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 47. Useful for long bursts.

Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs 1/160.

Battery Life – 820 shots vs 360 shots.

Bluetooth Support

The D5600’s most important advantages are the bigger, articulating LCD with touchscreen support, a microphone jack and much longer battery life. It costs more though, and is nearly identical to the D5500. If you’re looking for the best for your money, we recommend you to look elsewhere unless you already have Nikon lenses.

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Sony A6000 Advantages:

ISO – 51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

AF Points – 179 vs 39. More means you have a lot more focus points to choose from to perfectly frame your subject.

Cross-type AF points – 179 vs 9. Cross-type AF points are much more accurate and faster in low light.

Continuous mode – 11fps vs 5fps – More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 95%.

Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

RAW Buffer Size – 22 vs 12.

Environmentally Sealed – The Sony A6000 is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

Weight – The Sony A6000 weights 121g less.

Size – The Sony A6000 is noticeably smaller.

Less Expensive – The A6000 with the kit lens costs around $200 less

If you need something small and compact, the A6000 already wins. It’s also excellent on the inside, with 179 AF points, 11fps, 100% viewfinder coverage, focus peaking, bigger RAW buffer and better body sealing. When you count in the fact it’s also cheaper, the A6000 is an excellent camera for both amateurs and DSLR owners looking to switch to a mirrorless device.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.