Nikon D60 vs Sony A200
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49 Features
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49 Features
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Nikon D60 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
- Introduced March 2008
- Replaced the Nikon D40X
- Newer Model is Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Introduced July 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A230

Nikon D60 vs Sony A200 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Nikon D60 and Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D60 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

The D60 was introduced 4 months earlier than the A200 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D60 scores against the A200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon D60 vs Sony A200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D60 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D60 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Sony A200
D60 | A200 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Nikon D60
A200 | D60 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon D60 and Sony A200
D60 | A200 | |||
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Introduced | March 2008 | ![]() | July 2008 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon D60 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D60 has got physical measurements of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D60 and Sony A200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D60 versus the A200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D60 and A200 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D60 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D60 and A200.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon D60 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D60 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Nikon D60 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon D60 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-03-19 | 2008-07-17 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 309 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 522 gr (1.15 lb) | 572 gr (1.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 562 | 521 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Compact Flash |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $398 | $100 |