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 Nikon D3400 |  Sony a5100 | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | DX | Advanced Photo System type-C |
| Sensor size | 0.93 in | 0.93 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 25.0 Mpx | 25.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 24.0 Mpx | 24.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 px | 6000 x 4000 px |
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| Processor | Expeed 4 | BIONZ |
| Nikon D3400 | Sony a5100 | |
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| ISO minimum | 100 | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 25600 | 25600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 6000 x 4000 px | 6000 x 4000 px |
| White balance presets | 12 | 10 |
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| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
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| Image stabilizer | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization type | No | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
| AEB/HDR support | no | yes |
| Nikon D3400 | Sony a5100 | |
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| Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x | 1.5 x |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp | Lamp |
| Focus adjustment | Auto | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | yes | yes |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detection Auto Focus | Face detection |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes | yes |
| Manual focus | yes | yes |
| Number of focus points | 11 | 179 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 11 | 179 |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Lens based only |
| Filter diameter | 2.17 in | 1.59 in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes | yes |
| Number of AF points (contrast) | 11 | 25 |
| Nikon D3400 | Sony a5100 | |
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| Screen size | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Articulated LCD | no | yes |
| Screen technology | LCD | LCD |
| Screen dots | 921000 | 921600 |
| Touch screen | no | yes |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder |
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| Viewfinder coverage | 95.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.85 x | 0.22 x |
| Separate info display | no | no |
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| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes | yes |
| Exposure compensation plus | 5 | 3 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -5 | -3 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Auto exposure lock | yes | yes |
| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
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| Histogram | yes | yes |
| WB Bracketing | No | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | yes | yes |
| Flash sync speed | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Built-in flash | yes | yes |
| Flash range | 12 | 4 |
| Flash modes | Auto |
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| External flash connection | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Flash metering system | i-TTL | TTL |
| External flash | yes | no |
| Continuous drive | 5.0 fps | 6.0 fps |
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| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | yes | yes |
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| Speed (JPEG) | 5.0 fps | 6.0 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 5.0 fps | 6.0 fps |
| Nikon D3400 | Sony a5100 | |
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| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px | 1920 x 1080 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
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| HD type | Full HD | Full HD |
| Supported video file formats | MOV |
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| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 60.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 60.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 60.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
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| Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
| Microphone type | Mono | Stereo |
| Speaker type | Mono | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes | yes |
| Nikon D3400 | Sony a5100 | |
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| Body type | SLR | MILC |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Anti-dust system | no | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | no | no |
| Nikon D3400 | Sony a5100 | |
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| Weight | 15.7 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Width | 4.88 in | 4.31 in |
| Height | 3.86 in | 2.47 in |
| Depth | 2.97 in | 1.41 in |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Memory slots | 1 | 1 |
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| Nikon D3400 | Sony a5100 | |
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| Battery life (CIPA) | 1200 | 400 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium |
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| HDMI | yes | yes |
| HDMI connector type | Mini | Micro |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
| USB version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Headphone port | no | no |
| Microphone port | no | no |
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Remote control | yes | yes |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no | yes |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Nikon D3400 | Sony a5100 | |
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| Timelapse recording | no | yes |
| GPS | no | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes | yes |
| Tripod mounting supported | yes | yes |
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