Nikon D3300 vs Sony A6500

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D3300 vs Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3300 was released 3 years earlier than the A6500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the D3300 scores versus the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3300 and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D3300 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D3300 vs Sony A6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D3300 versus the A6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D3300 and A6500 is 69 and 81 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3300 and A6500.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged D3300 will be behind in sensor innovation.