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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3400

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Succeeded the Canon SL2
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
  • Released August 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D3300
  • Successor is Nikon D3500
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SL3 versus Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the D3400 (24MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL3 was manufactured 2 years after the D3400 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL3 grades versus the D3400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Nikon D3400

 SL3 D3400 
ReleasedApril 2019August 2016More modern by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Canon SL3

 D3400 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Nikon D3400

 SL3 D3400 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SL3 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3400 has measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SL3 against the D3400.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and D3400 is 71 and 70 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL3 and D3400.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SL3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography information
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography information
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography information
Nikon D3400 Street photography information
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (395g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography information
Nikon D3400 Sports photography information
70
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (1,070 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
69
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL3
Travel photography with Nikon D3400
82
better than average battery life (1,070 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
70
good battery life (1,200 shots)
lighter than competition (395g)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SL3
Landscape photography with Nikon D3400
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,070 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,200 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
30
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Nikon D3400
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Nikon D3400
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Nikon D3400
Also called EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-04-10 2016-08-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 449g (0.99 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 86
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1192
Other
Battery life 1070 photos 1200 photos
Style of battery 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $599 $397