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Canon 600D vs Nikon D3400

Portability
66
Imaging
58
Features
72
Overall
63
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 600D vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Revealed March 2011
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Superseded the Canon 550D
  • Refreshed by Canon 650D
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
  • New Model is Nikon D3500
Photography Glossary

Canon 600D vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 600D and Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and D3400 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 600D was launched 6 years prior to the D3400 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the 600D matches up against the D3400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Nikon D3400

 600D D3400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Canon 600D

 D3400 600D 
RevealedAugust 2016March 2011More modern by 65 months

Common features in the Canon 600D and Nikon D3400

 600D D3400 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon 600D vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 600D features outside dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Nikon D3400 has measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 600D and Nikon D3400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 600D and the D3400.

Canon 600D vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 600D and D3400 is 66 and 70 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 600D and D3400.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon D3400 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 600D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 600D vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography info
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D Street photography advice
Nikon D3400 Street photography advice
67
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (395 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 600D Sports photography advice
Nikon D3400 Sports photography advice
54
MP count good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 shots)
69
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (440 shots)
69
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (395g)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 600D Vlogging info
Nikon D3400 Vlogging info
70
display is selfie friendly
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
30
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (395 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Canon 600D vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Nikon D3400
 Canon EOS 600DNikon D3400
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 600D Nikon D3400
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-03-31 2016-08-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lbs) 395 gr (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 86
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 13.9
DXO Low light rating 793 1192
Other
Battery life 440 shots 1200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $799 $397