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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 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
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D3300
  • New Model is Nikon D3500
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A380
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3400 was announced 6 years later than the A390 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the D3400 matches up against the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony A390

 D3400 A390 
ReleasedAugust 2016July 2010More recent by 74 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Nikon D3400

 A390 D3400 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony A390

 D3400 A390 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3400 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D3400 compared to the A390.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and A390 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D3400 and A390.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D3400 to render extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D3400 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3400
Portrait photography with Sony A390
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 Street photography details
Sony A390 Street photography details
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (395g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 Sports photography factors
Sony A390 Sports photography factors
69
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography features
Sony A390 Travel photography features
69
great battery (1,200 per charge)
lighter than average in class (395g)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3400
Landscape photography with Sony A390
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,200 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 Vlogging information
Sony A390 Vlogging information
30
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (395 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
9
no video
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Sony A390
 Nikon D3400Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-08-17 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech 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 rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 395 gr (0.87 lb) 549 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 86 66
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 11.5
DXO Low light score 1192 607
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $397 $500