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Nikon D60 vs Sony A350

Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Nikon D60 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced March 2008
  • Previous Model is Nikon D40X
  • Updated by Nikon D5000
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
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Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon D60 vs Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the D60 (10MP) and A350 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D60 was launched 2 months before the A350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D60 grades vs the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Sony A350

 D60 A350 

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Nikon D60

 A350 D60 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D60 and Sony A350

 D60 A350 
RevealedMarch 2008June 2008Same generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D60 has got physical dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D60 compared to the A350.

Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D60 and A350 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D60 and A350.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A350 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D60 Portrait photography advice
Sony A350 Portrait photography advice
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D60 Street photography details
Sony A350 Street photography details
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D60
Sports photography with Sony A350
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 per charge)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D60 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
46
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (500 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (674g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon D60 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D60 Vlogging factors
Sony A350 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D60 and Sony A350
 Nikon D60Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D60 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2008-03-19 2008-06-06
Physical type 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 area 372.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 522 gr (1.15 pounds) 674 gr (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 65
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 11.5
DXO Low light score 562 595
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $398 $600