Nikon D5600 vs Sony Alpha 7

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD5600Alpha 7
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5500
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 II
      MSRP$700/€820 body only, $800/€930/£800 w/18-55 AF-P, €1090 w/18-105, $1200/€1140/£990 w/18-140$1699.99 / £1299 (body only), $1999.99 / £1549 (with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm35.8 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel25 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      ProcessorEXPEED 4BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20006000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      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
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points39117
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points925
      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 D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDXtra Fine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot1,230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash BracketingWith optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix or center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 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 ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      DxO Low Light ISO13062248
      DxO Color Depth24.124.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.014.2
      DxO Overall Score8490
      Video Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 59.94 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      30 min
      Terminals Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Output
      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 D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE
      NFC
      Remote Control MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless) wired
      Environmental Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      Dimensions124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")
      Weight (inc. batteries)465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.75 x 6.6 x 5.35"
      Package Weight1.99 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      Battery PackEN-EL14NP-FW50
      Battery Life820 shots340 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 7
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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