Nikon D3300 vs Sony a5100

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon D3300 vs Sony a5100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3300 was brought out 3 months earlier than the a5100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D3300 grades vs the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3300 and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3300 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D3300 compared to the a5100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and a5100 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3300 and a5100.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.