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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33 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
  • Launched August 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3300
  • Renewed by Nikon D3500
Sony A33
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony A33

 D3400 A33 
IntroducedAugust 2016August 2010Fresher by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Nikon D3400

 A33 D3400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony A33

 D3400 A33 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kSame 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).

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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.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3400 and A33 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 Portrait photography factors
Sony A33 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 Street photography details
Sony A33 Street photography details
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (395g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
69
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3400
Travel photography with Sony A33
69
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than competition (395g)
has bluetooth
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
61
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
30
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone support
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Sony A33
 Nikon D3400Sony SLT-A33
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