Below are difference between an Array and an Array list in Java
| Point of Distinction | Array | ArrayList |
|---|---|---|
| Contains Value | Can not contain value of different data type. | Can contain value of different data types. |
| Size | Size must be defined at the time of declaration | Size can be dynamically changed |
| Index | Need to specify index in order to add data. | No need to specify the index. |
| Type | Arrays are not type parametized | Arraylist are type |
| Contains | Arrays can contain primitive data types as well as objects. | Arraylists can contain only objects, no primitive data types are allowed. |