Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 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
- Revealed August 2016
- Replaced the Nikon D3300
- New Model is Nikon D3500
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3400 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D3400 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony A390
D3400 | A390 | |||
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Released | August 2016 | July 2010 | More recent by 74 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Nikon D3400
A390 | D3400 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony A390
D3400 | A390 | |||
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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).
See the Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and A390 is 70 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A390 Specifications
Nikon D3400 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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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 |