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Nikon D60 vs Sony A200

Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Nikon D60 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Nikon D60 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Nikon D60
(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
Sony A200
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Sony A200

 D60 A200 

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Nikon D60

 A200 D60 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D60 and Sony A200

 D60 A200 
IntroducedMarch 2008July 2008Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Nikon D60 vs Sony A200 size comparison

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

Nikon D60 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D60 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D60 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D60 Portrait photography information
Sony A200 Portrait photography information
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D60 Street photography details
Sony A200 Street photography details
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D60 Sports photography factors
Sony A200 Sports photography factors
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D60 Travel photography advice
Sony A200 Travel photography advice
46
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
46
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D60 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A200 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D60 Vlogging advice
Sony A200 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Nikon D60 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D60 and Sony A200
 Nikon D60Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
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