Nikon D3000 vs Sony QX10

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon D3000 versus Sony QX10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the D3000 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D3000 was unveiled 4 years prior to the QX10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D3000 grades vs the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3000 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D3000 offers outside measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D3000 versus the QX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D3000 and QX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D3000 and QX10.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D3000 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony QX10 will provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older D3000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.