Nikon D3400 vs Sony A380
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released August 2016
- Replaced the Nikon D3300
- Replacement is Nikon D3500
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Photography Glossary Nikon D3400 vs Sony A380 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon D3400 versus Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and A380 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D3400 was unveiled 7 years later than the A380 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D3400 scores versus the A380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony A380
| D3400 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2016 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 85 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Nikon D3400
| A380 | D3400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony A380
| D3400 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3400 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3400 has physical measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D3400 versus the A380.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and A380 is 70 and 68 respectively.
Nikon D3400 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D3400 and A380.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon D3400 to resolve extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger D3400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Nikon D3400 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D3400 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2016-08-17 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| 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 | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 395 grams (0.87 lb) | 519 grams (1.14 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 86 | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light score | 1192 | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 images | 500 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14a | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $397 | $899 |