Nikon D3400 vs Sony A560

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon D3400 versus Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3400 was released 6 years after the A560 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D3400 scores vs the A560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3400 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3400 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3400 features outside measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D3400 vs the A560.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and A560 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D3400 and A560.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D3400 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent D3400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.