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Nikon D90 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A300

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Nikon D90
Nikon

Nikon D90

Nikon D90 · 2008
Lowest now
$76
MSRP
$1,000
-92% vs MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 123.5% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $34, $42 below today. Currently 8% of the $1,000 MSRP.

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Sony

Sony Alpha DSLR-A300

Sony Alpha A · 2008
Lowest now
$150
MSRP
$800
-81% vs MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $150 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 19% of the $800 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Specs side by side

Nikon D90 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Brand NikonSony
Family Nikon D90Sony Alpha A
Category bodybody
Body type DSLRDSLR
Mount Nikon FSony A
Sensor APS-CAPS-C
Sensor family
Megapixels 12.3 MP10.2 MP
Autofocus
IBIS
Weather sealed No
Max video 720p24
Max native ISO
Body weight 703 g
Dimensions
Body material
Released 2008-09-192008-01-30
Discontinued
Status discontinueddiscontinued
MSRP $1,000$800
Current low $76$150
vs MSRP -92%-81%

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