In depth comparison and review of Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm and Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | 16-50mm and 55-210mm lenses | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens |
Height | 6.69 cm | 7.8 cm |
Width | 12 cm | 12.9 cm |
Depth | 4.51 cm | 9.8 cm |
Weight | 285 g | 505 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black | Red | Bronze |
Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 3x |
SENSOR | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 24.3 Megapixel | 24.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 24,700,000 pixels | 24,710,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 24,300,000 pixels | 24,100,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating | Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (Steady Shot) | Optical |
PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Image Processor | BIONZ X | EXPEED 3 |
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LENS | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 24 - 75mm | 27 - 82.5mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 28 cm |
Max View Angle | 83 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual (by ring), motorised drive | Manual |
Lens Construction | 8 groups / 9 elements | 5 groups / 7 elements |
Filter Size | 40.5 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Sony E-mount | Nikon F |
Features | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function | Full-time manual focusing, ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) |
SECOND LENS |
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Type | Telephoto zoom lens - 3.8x zoom - 55 - 210 mm - f/4.5-6.3 | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 82.5 - 315mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 1 m | - |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 13 elements | - |
Filter Size | 49 mm | - |
Features | ED glass | - |
FOCUSING | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 179 | 39 |
Auto Focus Features | Predictive Focus Control | - |
AE/AF Control | Eye detection AF, Predictive AI Servo AF | 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Eye Detect AF, Smile Shutter | Yes |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Optical - eye-level pentamirror |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | 0.39" | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 95% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07x | 0.78x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +3 | -1 to +0.7 |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | 100-25600 | - |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto (100-25600), ISO 100 - 25600 | ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 100-6400 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | - |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, night scene, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, anti-motion blur | Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, blossom, pet portrait |
Special Effects | Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, illustration, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, clear, deep, light, autumn leaves, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key, Night Scene | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white) | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade |
Shutter Type | Electronic | - |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 or 5 steps | 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 921,600 pixels | 921,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Rotating |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 6 | 13 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
MEMORY | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Image Storage | 6000 x 4000 6000 x 3376 4240 x 2832 4240 x 2400 3008 x 2000 3008 x 1688 |
6000 x 4000 4496 x 3000 1992 x 2000 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 30 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 3Mbps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps H.264 - 640 x 424 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 424 - 25 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Battery Type | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion | Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh (included) | Nikon EN-EL14 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 310 shots (EVF on) Photo shooting - 360 shots (LCD Monitor on) |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Interface | HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | - |
Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output Microphone |
FEATURES | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2.5 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 11 frames per second | 3 frames per second, 5 frames per second |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, built-in help guide, 25p Cinema Mode, peripheral illumination correction, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Anti-motion Blur Mode, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Eye-Fi Card Ready, High ISO NR, Superior Auto mode, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction, PlayMemories Camera Apps support, BRAVIA Sync function, PhotoTV HD | Audio recording, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, GPS ready, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, Active D-Lighting technology, Dust Delete Data system, face detection, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, HDR image enhancement technology, distortion control, perspective control, noise reduction over long exposures |
OTHERS | Sony Alpha6000 ILCE-6000Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Included Accessories | Lens hood, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, eyecup, micro-USB cable | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, tripod, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap, audio / video cable |
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Software | Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0 | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Nikon ViewNX 2 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |