Nikon D3300 vs Sony A300
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Announced April 2014
- Old Model is Nikon D3200
- New Model is Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Replacement is Sony A330
Photography Glossary Nikon D3300 vs Sony A300 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon D3300 vs Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and A300 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D3300 was unveiled 6 years later than the A300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the D3300 grades against the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are available at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Sony A300
| D3300 | A300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2014 |  | January 2008 | More recent by 76 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Nikon D3300
| A300 | D3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Sony A300
| D3300 | A300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon D3300 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3300 comes with exterior 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 A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D3300 and the A300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3300 and A300 is 69 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D3300 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D3300 and A300.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D3300 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer D3300 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A300 Specifications
| Nikon D3300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D3300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2014-04-21 | 2008-01-30 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 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, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 430g (0.95 lb) | 632g (1.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 82 | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.3 | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 1385 | 538 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL14a | - |
| 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 | Compact Flash |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $500 | $0 |
