Nikon D3000 vs Sony A330

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon D3000 vs Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D3000 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3000 was manufactured 7 months later than the A330 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D3000 grades versus the A330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D3000 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3000 features outer dimensions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D3000 vs the A330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D3000 and A330 is 69 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3000 and A330.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer D3000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.