Nikon D3300 vs Sony A35
Portability
69 Imaging
65 Features
72 Overall
67
69 Imaging
65 Features
72 Overall
67
Portability
69 Imaging
56 Features
70 Overall
61
69 Imaging
56 Features
70 Overall
61
Nikon D3300 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Launched April 2014
- Old Model is Nikon D3200
- Refreshed by Nikon D3400
Sony A35
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
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Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D3300 vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
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Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D3300 scores versus the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Sony A35
| D3300 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2014 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Nikon D3300
| A35 | D3300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Sony A35
| D3300 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon D3300 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3300 features outer measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D3300 compared to the A35.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and A35 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D3300 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3300 and A35.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D3300 to show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger D3300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon D3300
Portrait photography with Sony A35
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (430 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (700 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
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Sony A35 Travel photography highlights
great battery (700 CIPA)
lighter than competition (430g)
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Nikon D3300
Landscape photography with Sony A35
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
great battery (700 shots)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition (430g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Nikon D3300 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D3300 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2014-04-21 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| 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, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 430 gr (0.95 lb) | 415 gr (0.91 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 82 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.3 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 1385 | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 photos | 440 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14a | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $500 | $598 |