Nikon D5600 vs Sony A6300 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D5600 vs Sony A6300. The D5600 is a DSLR, while the A6300 is a more compact mirrorless, with features comparable to more expensive cameras.

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 A6300
Megapixels	24.2	24.2
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	425
Cross-type AF Points	9	425 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 (2.3M)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82x	1.07x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
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	44
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	1.4s
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	400 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL14a)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	16.4 oz (465g)	14.3 oz (404g)
Size	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8"	4.7 x 2.6 x 1.9"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2017	2016

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

• JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 44. Useful for long bursts.

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

• Battery Life – 820 shots vs 400 shots.

• Bluetooth Support

• Less Expensive – The D5600 with the kit lens costs around $200 less

The D5600’s main advantages that you’ll appreciate everyday are the bigger, articulating LCD with touchscreen support and the long battery life. Other than that, they both have a 24MP sensor so you can expect similar image quality. The D5600 is cheaper, bigger and heavier, and also very similar to its predecessor.

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Sony A6300 Advantages:

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

• AF Points – 425 vs 39. More means you have a lot more focus points to choose from to perfectly frame your subject.

• 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.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• RAW Buffer Size – 22 vs 12.

• Environmentally Sealed – The Sony A6300 is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

• Size – The Sony A6300 is noticeably smaller.

The Sony A6000 is an excellent deal for the money. Inside this small, lightweight body, you get a sensor that can go up to ISO 51,200, has 425 AF points, shoots 11 frames per second and even offers 4K video recording! It’s environmentally sealed, meaning you can be much more relaxed when shooting in rain, dust areas etc.

If you want something under $1000 that’s small and can do it all, this is it.

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