Nikon D3000 vs Sony A6400
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Nikon D3000 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
- Launched December 2009
- Older Model is Nikon D40
- Replacement is Nikon D3100
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Launched January 2019
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Following is a extended overview of the Nikon D3000 vs Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and A6400 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D3000 was released 10 years earlier than the A6400 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D3000 matches up against the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Nikon D3000 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3000 & Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3000 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Sony A6400
| D3000 | A6400 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Nikon D3000
| A6400 | D3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2019 |  | December 2009 | More modern by 110 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Sony A6400
| D3000 | A6400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Nikon D3000 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D3000 enjoys exterior measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D3000 vs Sony A6400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D3000 against the A6400.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D3000 and A6400 is 69 and 83 respectively.
Nikon D3000 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D3000 and A6400.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6400 to give more detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged D3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D3000 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
| Nikon D3000 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D3000 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-12-11 | 2019-01-15 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 536g (1.18 lb) | 403g (0.89 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 62 | 83 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 24.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 563 | 1431 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 pictures | 410 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL9a | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $898 |
