Nikon D5000 vs Sony A580

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon D5000 versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D5000 (12MP) and A580 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5000 was released 23 months prior to the A580 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D5000 matches up versus the A580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5000 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5000 comes with 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 A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the D5000 vs the A580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5000 and A580 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5000 and A580.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A580 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older D5000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.