Nikon D60 vs Sony A300

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon D60 versus Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D60 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D60 was launched 2 months later than the A300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the D60 grades versus the A300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D60 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D60 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D60 offers outside dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D60 versus the A300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D60 and A300 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D60 and A300.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.