Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 with Nikon D5100 Overview
Let's compare Nikon D5100 with Sony Alpha DSLR-A550.
These models are included in the Entry-Level DSLR cameras.
Nikon D5100 was released in 2011, and Sony A550 in 2009.
D5100 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha DSLR-A550 2 years older.
However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of D5100 is greater than that of Alpha DSLR-A550. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Alpha DSLR-A550), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony A550, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400.
Alpha DSLR-A550 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), D5100 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentamirror) viewfinder.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D5100 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.
Nikon D5100 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
D5100 |
Alpha DSLR-A550 |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Sony
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| Model |
D5100 |
Alpha DSLR-A550 |
| Announced |
April, 2011 |
December, 2009 |
| Body Type |
Compact SLR |
Compact SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
305 |
143 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
922k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentamirror) |
Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.52 |
0.53 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
11 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
1 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
4.0 fps |
7.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
12.00 |
12.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.6 x 15.6 mm |
23.4 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor Area |
368.2 mm² |
365.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
14 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4928 x 3264 |
4592 x 3056 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
200 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
25600 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
None |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4 |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
Optional |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
660 shots |
480 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
EN-EL14 |
NP-FM500H |
| Physical |
| Weight |
560 g |
632 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
128 x 97 x 79 mm |
137 x 104 x 84 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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