Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

Coincidentally, I moved to an a6000 from my Nikons about three years ago for a European trip. Got great results. Since then have purchased an a6300 and have both.
However, I have a daughter who wanted a serious camera, but had no experience. I bought her a D3300 kit after reading Ken Rockwell's review. I was very impressed when I played with it. It does have a couple of nice features--aside from taking great photographs. It is easy to transition through from full automatic to manual as you learn. It is almost as light as my Sonys.

She has used that D3300 to become a pretty good photographer, gradually learning to apply it's more advanced features.

For my daughter, the D3400 would have had the advantage of connecting with her iPhone, but it wasn't available yet. She likes to send her photos out on FB, etc.

On the other hand, the Sonys have some features that I find useful. First, the focus is faster than any other camera on the market until you get into the professional level. Second, the eye-af has made shooting my grand daughter much better. So has face recognition. Fourth, the 11 fps has meant catching a few sports images at their peaks better. Fifth, I often shoot inside old churches and museums, two feature help: Silent shutter means absolutely no sound. Also the nearly noiseless high ISO. In those churches, there is little light (Not a comment on their spirituality, LOL) I used to shoot my Nikon f1.4, now I can get good images at ISO 6400 and decent ones, if necessary, even at 12,800.

The down side of a6000, for me, is the lack of an input jack for an external microphone for video. Last month, I shot an Independence Day parade in Mexico. The sound from my Sennheiser microphone was pretty good. NO internal camera microphone is worth spit. It's just the nature of the beast. They all pick up ambient and mechanical noise, even camcorders.

AlfredU Loc: Mooresville, NC

If that is how you buy cameras, go to the big stores and then check out B&H, those stores won't be around long. I ordered an ink cartridge from B&H Monday. Due to holidays I won't get until NEXT Wednesday. If you try at the store, buy from the store. Sorry, I am off topic, but I couldn't help myself.

Oly Guy

I have had both Cameras-I find some differences-Sony seems more complex in its menu-and generally the Bokea or background is less at given apertures -not just Sony but other Mirrorless cameras seem to share this-in my opinion. I have a great OM D5 Olympus with many lenses but for portraits I still use the D 3200 Nikon with the 35mm 1.8 lens. Both systems have their strengths.

AndyGarcia

I'd go for Fuji XT20 or if you want a really good deal a XE2S. Fantastic value right now, great Fuji lenses and with adapters you can use lots of of lenses in manual which is perfect for Macro.

I have a D300/D7000 and lots of Nikon glass most of which I use on my XE2. Next body for me will be a used XT1. I've just bought a Fuji 18-135.

Sony have great write ups. The D3300 is very much an entry level camera. You should be able to get a great deal on a used D7200.

Good luck and enjoy.

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Nikon???

papa Loc: Rio Dell, CA

What does your suggested link comparison have to do with the IQ??? Nuttin!!!

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Not a fair comparison, but the a6000 is superior in so many ways to make the choice easy. Would research yourself to make up your own mind.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I suggest you go reread the original OP's post. Your only excuse is if English is a second language for you. Not sure why you posted your comment that had nothing to do with the question or the comparison provided.

jmvaugh Loc: Albuquerque

The idea of renting each one for a week as several here have mentioned is a sure bet. See what feels good and natural. If you don’t want to rent, go to a camera store or even a Best Buy to try the feel and weight of each. All the major camera manufacturers make nice entry to enthusiast level cameras at very competitive pricing. Try them out, love ‘em, hate ‘em, it’s all up to you. Enjoy the shopping and the research. Best of luck!

papa Loc: Rio Dell, CA

Clunky??? The DSLR will always get the shot, because they can't make the mirrorless focus near the speed. Mirrorless are more compact and fragile. How do you like those beans?

papa Loc: Rio Dell, CA

I agree that OP would benefit immensely from getting his sights set on a better DSLR to compare to the Sony.

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

Obviously, you have never tried the Fuji XT-2. Fragile? Built like a tank! Solid magnesium alloy body - not a bit of plastic on it. Fewer moving parts, no mirror flopping around inside. Slimmer - 1.5 inches deep v 2.25 (my Nikon 5500) due to the mirror assembly removal. And focuses as fast or faster than my Nikon! I would never pontificate about something I have never used, so why do you guys? Just makes you look ignorant.

tdekany Loc: Oregon

AndyGarcia

On the nail.

DavidM Loc: New Orleans, LA