Nikon D60 vs Sony TX5

Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon D60 vs Sony TX5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D60 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the D60 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizes.

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The D60 was manufactured 23 months before the TX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon D60 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D60 scores against the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D60 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D60 has got outer measurements of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D60 vs Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D60 vs the TX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D60 and TX5 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D60 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The D60 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older D60 will be behind in sensor tech.