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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D3300
  • Successor is Nikon D3500
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2006
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D3400 versus Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and A100 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3400 was announced 10 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D3400 grades against the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony A100

 D3400 A100 
AnnouncedAugust 2016July 2006Fresher by 123 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Nikon D3400

 A100 D3400 

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony A100

 D3400 A100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3400 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D3400 versus the A100.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D3400 and A100 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D3400 and A100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D3400 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer D3400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 Portrait photography features
Sony A100 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 Street photography advice
Sony A100 Street photography advice
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (395 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 Sports photography advice
Sony A100 Sports photography advice
69
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (1,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography features
Sony A100 Travel photography features
70
good battery power (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than others (395g)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 Landscape photography features
Sony A100 Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 Vlogging advice
Sony A100 Vlogging advice
30
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (395 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
9
no video
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Sony A100
 Nikon D3400Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-08-17 2006-07-31
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings 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, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395g (0.87 lbs) 638g (1.41 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 61
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 11.2
DXO Low light rating 1192 476
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14a NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $397 $1,000