Nikon D3300 vs Sony A290
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Released April 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D3200
- Successor is Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Released June 2010
- Superseded the Sony A230
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On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon D3300 and Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and A290 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D3300 was launched 3 years later than the A290 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the D3300 matches up against the A290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Nikon D3300 vs Sony A290 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Sony A290
| D3300 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2014 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Nikon D3300
| A290 | D3300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Sony A290
| D3300 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon D3300 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D3300 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Nikon D3300 and Sony A290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D3300 against the A290.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the D3300 and A290 is 69 and 66 respectively.
Nikon D3300 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D3300 and A290.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D3300 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent D3300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Nikon D3300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D3300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2014-04-21 | 2010-06-09 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand 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% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | 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, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 430 grams (0.95 lbs) | 549 grams (1.21 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 82 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.3 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 1385 | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14a | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $500 | $600 |