Nikon D3000 vs Sony A560

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon D3000 vs Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and A560 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3000 was released 8 months prior to the A560 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D3000 grades against the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3000 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3000 has exterior dimensions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3000 vs Sony A560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D3000 versus the A560.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3000 and A560 is 69 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3000 and A560.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A560 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged D3000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.