Nikon D60 vs Sony A350
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Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D60 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D60 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Sony A350
D60 | A350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Nikon D60
A350 | D60 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon D60 and Sony A350
D60 | A350 | |||
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Revealed | March 2008 | ![]() | June 2008 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D60 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Nikon D60 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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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 |