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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A350

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A350 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
  • Announced August 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3300
  • Updated by Nikon D3500
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Successor is Sony A380
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A350 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon D3400 and Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3400 was revealed 8 years after the A350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D3400 grades vs the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony A350

 D3400 A350 
AnnouncedAugust 2016June 2008More modern by 100 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Nikon D3400

 A350 D3400 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony A350

 D3400 A350 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D3400 has external measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Nikon D3400 and Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D3400 versus the A350.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3400 and A350 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D3400 and A350.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D3400 to render greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger D3400 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (395 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
heavier than competition in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 Sports photography factors
Sony A350 Sports photography factors
69
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography details
Sony A350 Travel photography details
69
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (395g)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
51
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (674 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 Vlogging highlights
Sony A350 Vlogging highlights
30
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (395 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
9
no video recording
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Sony A350
 Nikon D3400Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2016-08-17 2008-06-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 395 grams (0.87 pounds) 674 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical 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 rating 86 65
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 11.5
DXO Low light rating 1192 595
Other
Battery life 1200 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $397 $600