Nikon D3400 vs Sony Alpha 6300

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD3400Alpha 6300
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3300
      Successor ModelNikon D3500 Sony Alpha 6400
      MSRPBody w/AF-P 18-55mm VR lens ($649), body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR and 70-300 F4.5-6.3 non-VR lenses ($999)$1000/£1000/€1250 (body only), $1150/£1100/€1400 (w/16-50mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel25.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      ProcessorEXPEED 4BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20003:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points11425
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames (Raw) / 44 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps
      Up to 6 fps
      Up to 3 fps
      Flash Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      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      		Flash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      DxO Low Light ISO11921437
      DxO Color Depth24.824.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.913.7
      DxO Overall Score8685
      Video Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps      		30 min
      Terminals Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone or wireless remote) via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      Dimensions124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")120 x 67 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.93")
      Weight (inc. batteries)445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.6 x 5.3"6.2 x 5.7 x 5.2"
      Package Weight2.8 lb1.7 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      Battery PackEN-EL14aNP-FW50
      Battery Life1200 shots400 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6300
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures 2, 5 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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