Nikon D3000 vs Sony A58

Here, we are comparing the Nikon D3000 versus Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and A58 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3000 was launched 5 years prior to the A58 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D3000 scores versus the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3000 & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3000 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3000 features outer measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D3000 against the A58.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3000 and A58 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3000 and A58.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A58 to give more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.