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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A560

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Later Model is Nikon D3500
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A500
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A560 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony A560

 D3400 A560 
IntroducedAugust 2016August 2010More modern by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Nikon D3400

 A560 D3400 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony A560

 D3400 A560 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Nikon D3400 versus Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A560 size comparison

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

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 Portrait photography information
Sony A560 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3400
Street photography with Sony A560
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (395 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 Sports photography advice
Sony A560 Sports photography advice
69
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (1,200 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A560 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (1,200 shots)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
60
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 Landscape photography advice
Sony A560 Landscape photography advice
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (1,200 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,050 shots)
has double storage slots
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 Vlogging factors
Sony A560 Vlogging factors
30
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Sony A560
 Nikon D3400Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-08-17 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 gr (0.87 pounds) 599 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical 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 score 86 70
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 12.3
DXO Low light score 1192 817
Other
Battery life 1200 images 1050 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $397 $650