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Canon 650D vs Nikon D3400

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Superseded the Canon 600D
  • Renewed by Canon 700D
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
  • Superseded the Nikon D3300
  • Updated by Nikon D3500
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Canon 650D vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 650D versus Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and D3400 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 650D was released 5 years prior to the D3400 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the 650D scores vs the D3400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Nikon D3400

 650D D3400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Canon 650D

 D3400 650D 
RevealedAugust 2016August 2012More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Canon 650D and Nikon D3400

 650D D3400 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 650D enjoys exterior dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3400 has specifications of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 650D and the D3400.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and D3400 is 65 and 70 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 650D and D3400.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D3400 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 650D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography details
Nikon D3400 Street photography details
69
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography advice
Nikon D3400 Sports photography advice
58
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
69
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Travel photography camera
64
provides focus by touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (440 per charge)
70
better than average battery (1,200 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (395g)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D Landscape photography features
Nikon D3400 Landscape photography features
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
30
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Canon 650D vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Nikon D3400
 Canon EOS 650DNikon D3400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 650D Nikon D3400
Also called EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-08-20 2016-08-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 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
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
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 rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 575 gr (1.27 lb) 395 gr (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (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 62 86
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 13.9
DXO Low light rating 722 1192
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 1200 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $498 $397