Nikon D5000 vs Sony A300

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon D5000 versus Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D5000 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5000 was brought out 17 months later than the A300 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D5000 scores vs the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D5000 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5000 offers outside dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D5000 versus the A300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5000 and A300 is 65 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5000 and A300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D5000 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger D5000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.