Nikon D3400 vs Sony a5100

Let's look more closely at the Nikon D3400 and Sony a5100, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D3400 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3400 was released 2 years after the a5100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the D3400 grades versus the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3400 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3400 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D3400 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D3400 against the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D3400 and a5100 is 70 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3400 and a5100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent D3400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.