Nikon D60 vs Sony A230
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Nikon D60 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
- Released March 2008
- Old Model is Nikon D40X
- Replacement is Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
Photography Glossary Nikon D60 vs Sony A230 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Nikon D60 vs Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D60 (10MP) and the A230 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D60 was released 14 months prior to the A230 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D60 grades vs the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D60 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D60 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Sony A230
| D60 | A230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Nikon D60
| A230 | D60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2009 |  | March 2008 | More recent by 14 months |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon D60 and Sony A230
| D60 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon D60 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon D60 has outer measurements of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D60 and the A230.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D60 and A230 is 70 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D60 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D60 and A230.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older D60 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D60 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Nikon D60 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D60 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2008-03-19 | 2009-05-18 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 522 gr (1.15 pounds) | 490 gr (1.08 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 65 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 562 | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photographs | 230 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $398 | $569 |
