Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2016
- Previous Model is Nikon D3300
- Renewed by Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Later Model is Sony A35
Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33 Overview
Let's look closer at the Nikon D3400 and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D3400 was introduced 6 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D3400 matches up against the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3400 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D3400 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony A33
D3400 | A33 | |||
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Introduced | August 2016 | August 2010 | Fresher by 73 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Nikon D3400
A33 | D3400 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony A33
D3400 | A33 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3400 enjoys exterior 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 A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Nikon D3400 and Sony A33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D3400 compared to the A33.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3400 and A33 is 70 and 67 respectively.
Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3400 and A33.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D3400 to provide more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer D3400 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Nikon D3400 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D3400 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2016-08-17 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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 |
Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 395g (0.87 lbs) | 500g (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 86 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1192 | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 photos | 340 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14a | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $397 | $230 |