Nikon D60 vs Sony A330

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon D60 vs Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D60 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D60 was announced 14 months prior to the A330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D60 scores versus the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D60 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D60 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D60 has got outer dimensions 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 A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D60 vs Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D60 compared to the A330.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D60 and A330 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D60 and A330.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older D60 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.