Nikon D3300 vs Sony A390

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon D3300 vs Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3300 was introduced 3 years later than the A390 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D3300 scores against the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3300 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D3300 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3300 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D3300 vs Sony A390 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D3300 and the A390.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and A390 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D3300 and A390.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D3300 to give more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer D3300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.