Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs
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- 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

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).

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.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D & Nikon D3400. The whole galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery & Nikon D3400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D3400
80D | D3400 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Canon 80D
D3400 | 80D |
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Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D3400
80D | D3400 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2016 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon 80D and Nikon D3400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon 80D vs Nikon D3400 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D3400 | |
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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 |