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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380

Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67
Nikon D3300 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A350
  • Successor is Sony A390
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Sony A380

 D3300 A380 
ReleasedApril 2014August 2009Fresher by 57 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Nikon D3300

 A380 D3300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Sony A380

 D3300 A380 
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).

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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.

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and A380 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3300
Street photography with Sony A380
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (430g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 Sports photography info
Sony A380 Sports photography info
68
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (700 shots)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 Travel photography advice
Sony A380 Travel photography advice
67
good battery pack (700 per charge)
lighter than others (430g)
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
53
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography advice
Sony A380 Landscape photography advice
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
33
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
lighter than others (430g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Sony A380
 Nikon D3300Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
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