Nikon D3400 vs Sony A580
Portability
70 Imaging
67 Features
70 Overall
68
70 Imaging
67 Features
70 Overall
68
Portability
64 Imaging
56 Features
82 Overall
66
64 Imaging
56 Features
82 Overall
66
Nikon D3400 vs Sony A580 Key Specs
Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
(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
- Renewed by Nikon D3500
Sony A580
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed May 2011
- Replaced the Sony A100
Photography Glossary Nikon D3400 vs Sony A580 Overview
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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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.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony A580
| D3400 | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2016 |  | May 2011 | More recent by 64 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Nikon D3400
| A580 | D3400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony A580
| D3400 | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon D3400 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Nikon D3400 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Portrait Comparison
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (395g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Sony A580 Travel photography highlights
better than average battery (1,200 per charge)
lighter than competitors (395g)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
has double storage slots
missing Time Lapse function
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comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (395g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A580 Specifications
| Nikon D3400 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D3400 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2016-08-17 | 2011-05-26 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 4 | Bionz |
| 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 | 24MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 file 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 395g (0.87 lbs) | 599g (1.32 lbs) |
| 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 Overall score | 86 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 1192 | 1121 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 images | 1050 images |
| Style of battery | 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 | 1 | Dual |
| Launch cost | $397 | $848 |