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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A65

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Nikon D3400
(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
  • Replaced the Nikon D3300
  • Replacement is Nikon D3500
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Renewed by Sony A68
Photography Glossary

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A65 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon D3400 and Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D3400 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3400 was unveiled 4 years after the A65 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D3400 grades against the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony A65

 D3400 A65 
LaunchedAugust 2016November 2011Newer by 58 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Nikon D3400

 A65 D3400 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony A65

 D3400 A65 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3400 has 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) while the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D3400 compared to the A65.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and A65 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D3400 and A65.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern D3400 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 Portrait photography features
Sony A65 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 Street photography details
Sony A65 Street photography details
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (395g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
69
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography features
Sony A65 Travel photography features
69
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
lighter than competition (395g)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
68
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A65 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 Vlogging advice
Sony A65 Vlogging advice
30
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
78
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Sony A65
 Nikon D3400Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D3400 Sony SLT-A65
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-08-17 2011-11-15
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
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, 24 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 gr (0.87 lb) 622 gr (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 86 74
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 12.6
DXO Low light score 1192 717
Other
Battery life 1200 shots 560 shots
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $397 $700