Let’s compare the Nikon D5500 vs Sony A6300.
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 D5500 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 7 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 No Yes
Bluetooth No 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 14.8 oz (420g) 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 2015 2016
Nikon D5500 Advantages:
- AA Filter – The Nikon D5500 has no AA filter.
- LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″ and it’s fully articulated.
- LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.
- Touchscreen Support
- JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 44.
- Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs 1/160.
- Battery Life – 820 shots vs 400 shots.
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Sony A6300 Advantages:
- ISO – 51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.
- AF Points – 425 vs 39.
- 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 7.
- Built-in NFC
- 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.
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