Nikon D3300 vs Sony A100

Below, we are comparing the Nikon D3300 versus Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and A100 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3300 was introduced 7 years later than the A100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D3300 scores against the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3300 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D3300 versus Sony A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D3300 and the A100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and A100 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3300 and A100.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D3300 to give you extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D3300 will have an edge in sensor tech.