Nikon D5500 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD5500Alpha DSLR-A500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5300
      Successor ModelNikon D5600 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
      MSRP$899 (body only), $999 (with 18-55mm VR II lens), $1199 (with 18-140mm VR lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel12.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      ProcessorEXPEED 4BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004272 x 2848
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20004272 x 2400, 3104 x 2072, 3104 x 1744, 2128 x 1416, 2188 x 1192
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 shots in steps of 1
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points399
      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 screenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Lens MountNikon FSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-2.5 - +1.0
      Shutter Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      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 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      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 metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      DxO Low Light ISO1438772
      DxO Color Depth24.121.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.011.6
      DxO Overall Score8464
      Video Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless) Wired or wirelss (optional)
      Environmental Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Physical Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Dimensions124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")137 x 104 x 84 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.31")
      Weight (inc. batteries)420 g (0.93 lb / 14.82 oz)630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.6 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.9 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14aNP-FM500H
      Battery Life820 shots520 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D5500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 10 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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