Nikon D60 vs Sony A550

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon D60 and Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D60 (10MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D60 was brought out 21 months prior to the A550 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the D60 scores versus the A550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D60 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D60 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D60 features outside 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) whilst the Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Nikon D60 and Sony A550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D60 against the A550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D60 and A550 is 70 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D60 and A550.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A550 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D60 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.