Canon M vs Nikon D3400

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon M versus Nikon D3400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the M (18MP) and D3400 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M was brought out 5 years prior to the D3400 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M scores vs the D3400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M and Nikon D3400. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery and Nikon D3400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M offers external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon D3400 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M against the D3400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M and D3400 is 89 and 70 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and D3400.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon D3400 to give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.