Nikon D3000 vs Sony A57

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D3000 versus Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and A57 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3000 was announced 3 years earlier than the A57 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D3000 grades against the A57 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3000 & Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D3000 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3000 enjoys 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) and the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D3000 compared to the A57.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3000 and A57 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3000 and A57.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A57 to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older D3000 will be behind in sensor technology.