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Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
36
Overall
44
Nikon D3000 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D40
  • Replacement is Nikon D3100
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A65
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Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and A68 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3000 was announced 6 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the D3000 grades vs the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Sony A68

 D3000 A68 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Nikon D3000

 A68 D3000 
IntroducedNovember 2015December 2009Newer by 71 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Sony A68

 D3000 A68 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3000 features physical 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) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D3000 versus the A68.

Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3000 and A68 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D3000 and A68.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A68 to show greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D3000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3000
Portrait photography with Sony A68
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3000 Sports photography features
Sony A68 Sports photography features
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3000 Travel photography information
Sony A68 Travel photography information
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
54
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (510 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A68 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery power (510 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3000 and Sony A68
 Nikon D3000Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D3000 Sony SLT-A68
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-12-11 2015-11-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lb) 610 grams (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 13.5
DXO Low light score 563 701
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 510 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL9a NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $581