Nikon D60 vs Sony A55
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![Nikon D60 front Nikon D60 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-D60/Nikon-D60-front.jpg)
![Sony SLT-A55 front Sony SLT-A55 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-SLT-A55/Sony-A55-front.jpg)
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56 Features
80 Overall
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Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
- Introduced March 2008
- Previous Model is Nikon D40X
- Newer Model is Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Replacement is Sony A57
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Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon D60 and Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D60 (10MP) and A55 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
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The D60 was revealed 3 years before the A55 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D60 matches up against the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D60 and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D60 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Sony A55
D60 | A55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Nikon D60
A55 | D60 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | March 2008 | Newer by 29 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D60 and Sony A55
D60 | A55 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D60 enjoys outside dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D60 and Sony A55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D60 vs the A55.
![Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 size comparison Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D60-vs-Sony-SLT-A55-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D60 and A55 is 70 and 67 respectively.
![Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D60-vs-Sony-SLT-A55-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D60 and A55.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A55 to provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D60 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D60-vs-Sony-SLT-A55-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D60-vs-Sony-SLT-A55-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D60 vs Sony A55 Specifications
Nikon D60 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D60 | Sony SLT-A55 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-03-19 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 522 gr (1.15 pounds) | 500 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 562 | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 380 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $398 | $800 |