Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3400

Let's look more closely at the Canon 1100D versus Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and D3400 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 1100D was revealed 6 years before the D3400 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1100D scores vs the D3400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1100D and Nikon D3400. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1100D Gallery and Nikon D3400 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1100D provides physical measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Nikon D3400 has dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Canon 1100D versus Nikon D3400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1100D vs the D3400.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and D3400 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1100D and D3400.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D3400 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 1100D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.