Nikon D5600 vs Sony NEX-7

General	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Brand	Nikon	Sony
Model	D5600	NEX-7
Predecessor Model	Nikon D5500
MSRP	$700/€820 body only, $800/€930/£800 w/18-55 AF-P, €1090 w/18-105, $1200/€1140/£990 w/18-140
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	DSLR	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	DX
Sensor Size	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	23.5 x 15.6 mm	23.5 x 15.6 mm
Total Pixels	24.7 Megapixel	24.7 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	24.2 Megapixel	24.3 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 25,600	100 - 16,000

Photo	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Processor	EXPEED 4	BIONZ
Max Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Other Resolutions	4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000	6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
Image Aspect Ratios	3:2	3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic	Fine, Normal
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
WB Bracketing	3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off

Focus	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Live View
Lens Servo	Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range	-1 to +19 EV
Number of Focus Points	39	25
Number of Cross-type Focus Points	9	0
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen

Optics	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Lens Mount	Nikon F	Sony E
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Reflex Mirror	Quick-return type

Screen	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Screen Type	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Screen Technology	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.2"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	1,037k dot	921k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Viewfinder	Optical (pentamirror)	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82x	1.09x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.55x	0.73x
Viewfinder Eyepoint	17 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-1.7 to +0.5	-4 to +1

Shutter	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Shutter Type	Electronic
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/4000 sec	1/4000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	5.0 fps	10.0 fps
Mirror Lock Up	for image sensor cleaning
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Up 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 NEX-7
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync Rear curtain	Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Rear Curtain Fill-in Wireless
Flash Range	12.00 m at ISO 100	6.00 m
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200 sec	1/160 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL: 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 Connection	Hot Shoe	Proprietary

Exposure	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	0 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing		(at 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

DXO	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
DxO Low Light ISO	1306	1016
DxO Color Depth	24.1	24.1
DxO Dynamic Range	14.0	13.4
DxO Overall Score	84	81

Video	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Movie File Format	MOV
Internal Recording Modes	H.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 Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
External Recording Modes	HDMI 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps 1280 x 720 @ 59.94 fps
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720 20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps	30 min

Terminals	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Other I/O	1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Output
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output	Mini	Mini Type C
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi		Eye-Fi is possible
Wi-Fi Version	802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	4.1 LE
NFC
Remote Control	MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless)	InfraRed (optional)

Environmental	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	0 to 85%

Physical	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Dimensions	124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")	120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69")
Weight (inc. batteries)	465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)	400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.75 x 6.6 x 5.35"	10.8 x 7.2 x 4.4"
Package Weight	1.99 lb	2.95 lb

Power and Storage	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Battery Pack	EN-EL14	NPFW50
Battery Life	820 shots	430 shots
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo

Other	Nikon D5600	Sony NEX-7
Self Timer	2, 5, 10 or 20 sec	2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 or 5 images
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount	1 x Hot Shoe Mount
Material of Construction	Polycarbonate
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System	Image sensor cleaning

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