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Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon 70D
  • Successor is Canon 90D
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
  • Older Model is Nikon D3300
  • New Model is Nikon D3500
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon 80D and Nikon D3400, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the D3400 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 80D was announced 6 months before the D3400 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 80D grades against the D3400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D3400

 80D D3400 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Canon 80D

 D3400 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D3400

 80D D3400 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2016Similar age
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display size

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D features physical measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon D3400 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 80D compared to the D3400.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and D3400 is 59 and 70 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and D3400.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography advice
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography details
Nikon D3400 Street photography details
69
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (395 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography info
Nikon D3400 Sports photography info
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
69
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 80D
Travel photography with Nikon D3400
76
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
69
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
lighter than others (395g)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography information
Nikon D3400 Landscape photography information
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not have image stabilization
30
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (395 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D3400
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D3400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 80D Nikon D3400
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-18 2016-08-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 16000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - 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
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 395 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 86
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 13.9
DXO Low light rating 1135 1192
Other
Battery life 960 shots 1200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,199 $397