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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A100

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D3200
  • New Model is Nikon D3400
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Updated by Sony A550
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Sony A100

 D3300 A100 
RevealedApril 2014July 2006More recent by 95 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Nikon D3300

 A100 D3300 

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Sony A100

 D3300 A100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A100 size comparison

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

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 Street photography features
Sony A100 Street photography features
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (430g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 Sports photography advice
Sony A100 Sports photography advice
68
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (700 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 Travel photography info
Sony A100 Travel photography info
67
better than average battery (700 per charge)
lighter than others (430 grams)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography info
Sony A100 Landscape photography info
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
33
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lighter than others (430 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Sony A100
 Nikon D3300Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D3300 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-04-21 2006-07-31
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430g (0.95 lbs) 638g (1.41 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 61
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 11.2
DXO Low light rating 1385 476
Other
Battery life 700 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14a NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $1,000