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Canon 350D vs Nikon D3400

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced April 2005
  • Alternate Name is EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Succeeded the Canon 300D
  • Replacement is Canon 400D
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
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3300
  • Updated by Nikon D3500
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Canon 350D vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 350D versus Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and D3400 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 350D was launched 12 years prior to the D3400 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 350D scores against the D3400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Nikon D3400

 350D D3400 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Canon 350D

 D3400 350D 
RevealedAugust 2016April 2005Fresher by 138 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k115kCrisper screen (+806k dot)

Common features in the Canon 350D and Nikon D3400

 350D D3400 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 350D enjoys exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon D3400 has specifications of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 350D against the D3400.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 350D and D3400 is 70 and 70 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 350D and D3400.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon D3400 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 350D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 350D
Portrait photography with Nikon D3400
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 350D Street photography info
Nikon D3400 Street photography info
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (395 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 350D Sports photography details
Nikon D3400 Sports photography details
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
69
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (1,200 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D Travel photography info
Nikon D3400 Travel photography info
47
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
lighter than competition (395g)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 350D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
30
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Canon 350D vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Nikon D3400
 Canon EOS 350DNikon D3400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 350D Nikon D3400
Otherwise known as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2005-04-06 2016-08-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2304 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 395g (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 60 86
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 13.9
DXO Low light score 637 1192
Other
Battery life - 1200 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $397