Nikon D5500 vs Sony A6000 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D5500 vs Sony A6000.

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 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	7	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	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	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	14.8 oz (420g)	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	2015	2014

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

• 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.

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

• Battery Life – 820 shots vs 360 shots.

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Sony A6000 Advantages:

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

• AF Points – 179 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.

• RAW Buffer Size – 22 vs 7.

• Built-in NFC

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

• Size – The Sony A6000 is noticeably smaller.

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