Nikon D3400 vs Sony A580

Below is a complete review of the Nikon D3400 versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3400 was announced 5 years later than the A580 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D3400 grades versus the A580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3400 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D3400 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3400 features exterior 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) and the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D3400 versus Sony A580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D3400 vs the A580.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3400 and A580 is 70 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3400 and A580.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon D3400 to show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern D3400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.