Nikon D3300 vs Sony A230
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Earlier Model is Nikon D3200
- Refreshed by Nikon D3400
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Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon D3300 versus Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D3300 was revealed 4 years later than the A230 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D3300 grades versus the A230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Sony A230
| D3300 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2014 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 60 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Nikon D3300
| A230 | D3300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Sony A230
| D3300 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon D3300 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. 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) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D3300 versus Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D3300 and the A230.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and A230 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D3300 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3300 and A230.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon D3300 to give you more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D3300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Nikon D3300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D3300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2014-04-21 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | 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 | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
| 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 430 gr (0.95 lbs) | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 82 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1385 | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 photos | 230 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14a | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $500 | $569 |