Nikon D3400 vs Sony A550
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A550 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
- Released August 2016
- Succeeded the Nikon D3300
- Updated by Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched December 2009
- Superseded the Sony A100
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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).
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony A550
| D3400 | A550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2016 |  | December 2009 | More modern by 82 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Nikon D3400
| A550 | D3400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony A550
| D3400 | A550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon D3400 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon D3400 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A550 Specifications
| Nikon D3400 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D3400 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2016-08-17 | 2009-12-09 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
| 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 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 support | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| 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, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 file 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 395 grams (0.87 pounds) | 632 grams (1.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 86 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | 21.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1192 | 807 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 photographs | 480 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14a | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $397 | $749 |
