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Canon 760D vs Nikon D3400

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 760D vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Alternate Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Superseded the Nikon D3300
  • Updated by Nikon D3500
Photography Glossary

Canon 760D vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon 760D versus Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 760D (24MP) and the D3400 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 760D was introduced 18 months before the D3400 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 760D matches up against the D3400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Nikon D3400

 760D 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 760D

 D3400 760D 
IntroducedAugust 2016February 2015Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Canon 760D and Nikon D3400

 760D D3400 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Canon 760D vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon 760D enjoys outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3400 has sizing of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 760D vs the D3400.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 760D and D3400 is 66 and 70 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 760D and D3400.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older 760D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D Street photography highlights
Nikon D3400 Street photography highlights
71
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (395 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Sports photography camera
61
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (440 shots)
69
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 760D Travel photography details
Nikon D3400 Travel photography details
66
features focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (440 shots)
70
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (395g)
supports bluetooth
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 760D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3400
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,200 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D Vlogging factors
Nikon D3400 Vlogging factors
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
30
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (395g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Nikon D3400
 Canon EOS 760DNikon D3400
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 760D Nikon D3400
Other name EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2016-08-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 19 11
Cross focus points 19 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 395 grams (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 86
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 13.9
DXO Low light score 915 1192
Other
Battery life 440 photos 1200 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $849 $397