Nikon D3400 vs Sony A550

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D3400 vs Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and A550 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3400 was introduced 6 years after the A550 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D3400 scores against the A550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3400 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D3400 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3400 provides exterior 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 A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D3400 compared to the A550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and A550 is 70 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3400 and A550.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D3400 to deliver greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher D3400 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.