Sony a35
DSLR Camera
 vs Nikon D3100
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Sony Alpha SLT-A35

Best price $485
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.2 MP vs 14.2 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Newer camera August 2011 vs September 2010
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 7 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board D3100 does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture D3100 does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities D3100 does not have 3D
  • Has an External Mic jack D3100 does not
Find out more about the Sony Alpha SLT-A35

What’s good about the Nikon D3100

Best price
$364
  • Weighs a little bit less than the a35 16 oz vs 23 oz
  • 25% more battery life 550 shots vs 440 shots
  • Cheaper street price $364 vs $485
  • Better video capture 1080p 24fps vs 1080i 60fps
Find out more about the Nikon D3100

What the Sony a35 and Nikon D3100 have in common

  • Similar Body sizes 59 in³ vs 54 in³
  • Similar image sensor size 367 in² vs 356 in²
  • The same maximum ISO setting 12800 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Sony a35 and the Nikon D3100

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen
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