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Comparison of Nikon D3300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 [S]ave

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Nikon D3300 ×
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 ×
General
ModelNikon D3300Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberD3300DSLR-A550
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20142009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124137
Width (mm)7684
Height (mm)98104
Weight (g)662912
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D3200-
SuccessorNikon D3400-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)24.214.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)366.6369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.523.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.925.16
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8266
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.321.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.811.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,385807
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2992 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4496 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
  • 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)56.7
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
-
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)-
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FSony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensNikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR IISony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)28-
Filter thread (mm)5255
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeNikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF; Wide, Spot, Local modes
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.570.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.850.8
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-14
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 12800 in steps of 1 EV; expandable to 25600Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual; all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%)40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, PopPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced wireless lighting supported with sb-910
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with redeye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • sb-800 as master
  • sb-900
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1212
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/160
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO hot shoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • mc-dc2 corded/ml-l3 infrared
  • optional
  • optional wireless or wired
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal (mc-dc2 remote cord or gp-1 gps unit)
  • type c mini-hdmi with cec
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.570.41
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.60.41
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-19
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.66-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)56.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10015
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.260.18
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.85-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.270.18
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.22
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.07
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Full AF lag, auto-area AF mode = 0.344sLV:Full AF lag, auto-area AF mode = 1.847sPrefocused lag = 0.472sQuick AF Live View shutter lag: 0.188s
Startup time (s)0.40.5
Play -> record time (s)0.30.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.23.5
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)700950
Battery life, video (minutes)55-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL14aProprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • software/usb driver cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x (v. 10.13+)
  • windows 2000/xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOLPF-less sensor, EXPEED 4 image processor, five new effects modes (Photo Illustration, Super Vivid, Pop, Toy CameraExmore CMOS Sensor, Variable-angle LCD, SteadyShot In-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Auto HDR



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