Nikon D5000 vs Sony A3000

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon D5000 versus Sony A3000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D5000 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D5000 was released 5 years before the A3000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5000 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D5000 matches up against the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5000 and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D5000 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5000 provides outer dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D5000 versus Sony A3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D5000 vs the A3000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D5000 and A3000 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D5000 and A3000.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A3000 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged D5000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.