Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D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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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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2016 |  | July 2006 | Fresher by 123 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D3400 and A100 is 70 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A100 Specifications
| Nikon D3400 | Sony 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 |