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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A300

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
50
Features
45
Overall
48

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3300
  • Later Model is Nikon D3500
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • New Model is Sony A330
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A300 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon D3400 versus Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and A300 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3400 was revealed 8 years later than the A300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the D3400 scores vs the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony A300

 D3400 A300 
AnnouncedAugust 2016January 2008Fresher by 105 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Nikon D3400

 A300 D3400 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony A300

 D3400 A300 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D3400 has external measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D3400 versus Sony A300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D3400 vs the A300.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and A300 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3400 and A300.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D3400 to give extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer D3400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A300 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Street photography camera
Sony A300 as a Street photography camera
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (395 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
69
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography highlights
Sony A300 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery life (1,200 per charge)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A300 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,200 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 Vlogging factors
Sony A300 Vlogging factors
30
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
9
no video recording
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Sony A300
 Nikon D3400Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-08-17 2008-01-30
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 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, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395g (0.87 lbs) 632g (1.39 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 86 64
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 11.4
DXO Low light score 1192 538
Other
Battery life 1200 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $397 $0