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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A35

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A35 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
  • Released August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3300
  • Successor is Nikon D3500
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon D3400 and Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3400 was unveiled 4 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D3400 matches up versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony A35

 D3400 A35 
IntroducedAugust 2016September 2011More recent by 60 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Nikon D3400

 A35 D3400 

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony A35

 D3400 A35 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3400 offers external measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D3400 and the A35.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and A35 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D3400 and A35.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D3400 to show greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger D3400 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3400
Portrait photography with Sony A35
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3400
Street photography with Sony A35
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (395g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
69
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography features
Sony A35 Travel photography features
70
good battery power (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
59
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (440 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 Landscape photography factors
Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (1,200 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (440 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
30
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Sony A35
 Nikon D3400Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D3400 Sony SLT-A35
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-08-17 2011-09-20
Physical type 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 area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 15
Cross type focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395g (0.87 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
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 rating 86 74
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 12.7
DXO Low light rating 1192 763
Other
Battery life 1200 shots 440 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14a NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $397 $598