Nikon D60 vs Sony A580

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon D60 versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the D60 (10MP) and A580 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D60 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A580 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D60 scores versus the A580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D60 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D60 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D60 has got external 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 A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D60 and the A580.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D60 and A580 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D60 and A580.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A580 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older D60 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.