Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D3200
- Refreshed by Nikon D3400
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 Overview
Lets look closer at the Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and A380 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D3300 was revealed 4 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D3300 matches up against the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are available at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Sony A380
D3300 | A380 | |||
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Released | April 2014 | August 2009 | Fresher by 57 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Nikon D3300
A380 | D3300 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Sony A380
D3300 | A380 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3300 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D3300 compared to the A380.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and A380 is 69 and 68 respectively.
Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D3300 and A380.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon D3300 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D3300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 Specifications
Nikon D3300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D3300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-04-21 | 2009-08-24 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 430 gr (0.95 pounds) | 519 gr (1.14 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.3 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | 1385 | 614 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 shots | 500 shots |
Type of battery | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $500 | $899 |