Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm vs. Sony Alpha SLT-A58

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In depth comparison and review of Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm and Sony Alpha SLT-A58. 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.

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Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm vs. Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording
Lens Included AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens Body only
Height 7.8 cm 9.55 cm
Width 12.9 cm 12.86 cm
Depth 9.8 cm 7.77 cm
Weight 505 g 492 g
Enclosure Colour Black | Red | Bronze Black
Optical Zoom 3x -
SENSOR Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Sensor Resolution 24.1 Megapixel 20.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS Exmor APS HD CMOS
Total Pixels 24,710,000 pixels 20,400,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 24,100,000 pixels 20,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm)
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating
Image Stabiliser Optical Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser - Yes
PROCESSOR Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Image Processor EXPEED 3 BIONZ
LENS Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX -
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 82.5mm -
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual -
Min Focus Distance 28 cm -
Max View Angle 76 degree(s) -
Zoom Adjustment Manual -
Lens Construction 5 groups / 7 elements -
Filter Size 52 mm -
Lens Mounting Type Nikon F -
Features Full-time manual focusing, ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) -
FOCUSING Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 39 15
Auto Focus Features - Manual Focus Check Live View
AE/AF Control 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF
Face Detection Yes Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Recognition, Smile Shutter
VIEWFINDER Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Viewfinder Type Optical - eye-level pentamirror Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support - Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size - 0.5"
Viewfinder Resolution - 1,440,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 95% 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x 0.88x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -1 to +0.7 -4 to +4
Field of View Crop Factor 1.5 1.5
Features - Auto eye sensor
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
ISO (Max) 25600 16000
Light Sensitivity ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 100-6400 ISO auto, ISO 100-16000
Exposure Metering Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones - 1200
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs 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 Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View
Special Effects Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white)
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 ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 2 or 3 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing Yes Yes
X-sync Speed 1/200sec 1/160 sec
Exposure Range EV 0-20 (ISO 100) EV -2-17 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Type 3" LCD display 2.7" LCD display
Display Format 921,000 pixels 460,800 pixels
Display Form Factor Rotating Folding
Display Features Display brightness control Contrast control, display brightness control
FLASH Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 13 10
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, wireless off-camera control AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Surround Sound - Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
MEMORY Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Memory Card Slot SD card Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Image Storage 6000 x 4000
4496 x 3000
1992 x 2000
5456 x 3632
3872 x 2576
2736 x 1824
Video Capture 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
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 - 25 fps - 12Mbps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion
Details Nikon EN-EL14 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1600 mAh (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 690 shots (EVF on)
Photo shooting - 700 shots (LCD Monitor on)
CONNECTIONS Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, USB 2.0
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
HDMI output
Composite video/audio output
Microphone
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
FEATURES Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second, 5 frames per second 8 frames per second
Additional Features 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 RGB primary colour filter, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, shadow point display, highlight point display, Dynamic Range Optimizer, built-in help guide, automatic display brightness adjustment, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, Superior Auto mode, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, BRAVIA Sync function, Auto Object Framing, Translucent Mirror technology
OTHERS Nikon D5200 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Included Accessories Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, tripod, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap, audio / video cable Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, eyecup, micro-USB cable
Software Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Nikon ViewNX 2 Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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