Nikon D3000 vs Sony A68

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3000 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D3000 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.