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Canon 700D vs Nikon D3400

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Canon EOS 700D front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Canon 700D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T5i
  • Old Model is Canon 650D
  • Updated by Canon 750D
Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3300
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3500
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Canon 700D vs Nikon D3400 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon 700D and Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and D3400 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 700D was introduced 4 years prior to the D3400 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 700D grades vs the D3400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Nikon D3400

 700D D3400 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Canon 700D

 D3400 700D 
LaunchedAugust 2016June 2013More recent by 38 months

Common features in the Canon 700D and Nikon D3400

 700D D3400 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon 700D has got physical measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Nikon D3400 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 700D vs the D3400.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 700D and D3400 is 65 and 70 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and D3400.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D3400 to produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 700D will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 700D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 700D Street photography highlights
Nikon D3400 Street photography highlights
69
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (395g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 700D Sports photography factors
Nikon D3400 Sports photography factors
55
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (440 shots)
69
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (1,200 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 700D Travel photography information
Nikon D3400 Travel photography information
64
offers touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (440 shots)
69
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 700D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3400
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (440 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,200 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 700D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
lack of image stabilization
30
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (395g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Canon 700D vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 700D and Nikon D3400
 Canon EOS 700DNikon D3400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 700D Nikon D3400
Also called EOS Rebel T5i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-10 2016-08-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 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 surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 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
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580g (1.28 lb) 395g (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 Overall score 61 86
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 13.9
DXO Low light score 681 1192
Other
Battery life 440 shots 1200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 EN-EL14a
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $649 $397