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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3400

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2006
  • Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Earlier Model is Canon 350D
  • Successor is Canon 450D
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
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3300
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3500
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 400D vs Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and D3400 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 400D was announced 10 years prior to the D3400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 400D matches up vs the D3400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Nikon D3400

 400D D3400 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Canon 400D

 D3400 400D 
IntroducedAugust 2016October 2006Newer by 119 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 400D and Nikon D3400

 400D D3400 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon 400D has external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Nikon D3400 has sizing of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 400D vs Nikon D3400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 400D vs the D3400.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 400D and D3400 is 69 and 70 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and D3400.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon D3400 to produce greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 400D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 400D
Portrait photography with Nikon D3400
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography info
Nikon D3400 Street photography info
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 400D
Sports photography with Nikon D3400
40
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
69
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery power (1,200 shots)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3400 Travel photography highlights
47
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
great battery power (1,200 shots)
lighter than competition in class (395g)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (1,200 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 400D
Vlogging with Nikon D3400
9
can't shoot video
30
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Nikon D3400
 Canon EOS 400DNikon D3400
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 400D Nikon D3400
Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-10-14 2016-08-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3888 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.56x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 556g (1.23 pounds) 395g (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 86
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 13.9
DXO Low light rating 664 1192
Other
Battery life - 1200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $397