Nikon D60 vs Sony A100

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon D60 versus Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D60 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D60 was manufactured 20 months later than the A100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the D60 scores vs the A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D60 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D60 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D60 provides external measurements of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check the Nikon D60 versus Sony A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D60 vs the A100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D60 and A100 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D60 and A100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent D60 will have a benefit in sensor tech.