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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D3200
  • Successor is Nikon D3400
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A35
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3300 was released 24 months later than the A37 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D3300 grades vs the A37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Sony A37

 D3300 A37 
IntroducedApril 2014May 2012Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Nikon D3300

 A37 D3300 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Sony A37

 D3300 A37 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3300 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D3300 vs the A37.

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and A37 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3300 and A37.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D3300 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer D3300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 Portrait photography advice
Sony A37 Portrait photography advice
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 Street photography info
Sony A37 Street photography info
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (430g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 Sports photography information
Sony A37 Sports photography information
68
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (700 per charge)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 Travel photography factors
Sony A37 Travel photography factors
67
great battery pack (700 shots)
lighter than average (430 grams)
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (500 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography info
Sony A37 Landscape photography info
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
64
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.6 inch)
bad battery (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 Vlogging highlights
Sony A37 Vlogging highlights
33
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
lighter than average (430 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Sony A37
 Nikon D3300Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D3300 Sony SLT-A37
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-04-21 2012-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 15
Cross type focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.6"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 gr (0.95 pounds) 506 gr (1.12 pounds)
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 All around rating 82 75
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 12.9
DXO Low light rating 1385 799
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 500 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $522