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Canon 100D vs Nikon D3400

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel SL1
  • Successor is Canon SL2
Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Superseded the Nikon D3300
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3500
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon 100D and Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and D3400 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 100D was introduced 4 years prior to the D3400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 100D grades against the D3400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Nikon D3400

 100D D3400 
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Canon 100D

 D3400 100D 
AnnouncedAugust 2016July 2013More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Canon 100D and Nikon D3400

 100D D3400 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 100D offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Nikon D3400 has proportions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 100D versus the D3400.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and D3400 is 73 and 70 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and D3400.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon D3400 to show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 100D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography advice
76
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography factors
Nikon D3400 Street photography factors
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (407g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (395 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography info
Nikon D3400 Sports photography info
58
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (380 per charge)
69
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average in class (407 grams)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (380 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
lighter than competition (395g)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3400 Landscape photography factors
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (380 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D Vlogging factors
Nikon D3400 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than average in class (407 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Nikon D3400
 Canon EOS 100DNikon D3400
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 100D Nikon D3400
Also referred to as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-07-26 2016-08-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.40 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lb) 395 grams (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 86
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 13.9
DXO Low light score 843 1192
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 1200 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $397