Nikon D3000 vs Sony A37

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon D3000 and Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3000 was launched 3 years prior to the A37 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D3000 matches up vs the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3000 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3000 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3000 offers exterior 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 A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D3000 compared to the A37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3000 and A37 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3000 and A37.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A37 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged D3000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.