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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3400

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Released February 2018
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
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D3300
  • Later Model is Nikon D3500
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and D3400 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 4000D was released 19 months after the D3400 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the 4000D scores vs the D3400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D3400

 4000D D3400 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2016More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Canon 4000D

 D3400 4000D 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D3400

 4000D D3400 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 4000D enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3400 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 4000D and the D3400.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 4000D and D3400 is 69 and 70 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 4000D and D3400.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D3400 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 4000D provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography features
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography features
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography information
Nikon D3400 Street photography information
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (395g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 4000D
Sports photography with Nikon D3400
60
MP count good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (500 CIPA)
69
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (1,200 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3400 Travel photography highlights
56
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
great battery power (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (395g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 4000D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3400
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
MP count good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (1,200 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging advice
Nikon D3400 Vlogging advice
28
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
30
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon D3400
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon D3400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 4000D Nikon D3400
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-02-26 2016-08-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ 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 area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.56x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 436 gr (0.96 pounds) 395 gr (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 86
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1192
Other
Battery life 500 photos 1200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $293 $397