Nikon D5500 vs Sony Alpha 6500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD5500Alpha 6500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5300
      Successor ModelNikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6600
      MSRP$899 (body only), $999 (with 18-55mm VR II lens), $1199 (with 18-140mm VR lens)$1400 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel25.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      ProcessorEXPEED 4BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 shots in steps of 13 frames, H/L selectable
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points39425
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 301 Frames (JPEG) / 107 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Flash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable)
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      DxO Low Light ISO14381405
      DxO Color Depth24.124.5
      DxO Dynamic Range14.013.7
      DxO Overall Score8485
      Video Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Remote Control MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless) RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately)
      Environmental Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      Dimensions124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")120 x 67 x 53 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.09")
      Weight (inc. batteries)420 g (0.93 lb / 14.82 oz)453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.6 x 5.3"6.2 x 5.8 x 5.25"
      Package Weight2.9 lb1.77 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14aNP-FW50
      Battery Life820 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6500
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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