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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3400

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • Refreshed by Canon T8i
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
  • Announced August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3300
  • Successor is Nikon D3500
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3400 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon T7i vs Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the D3400 (24MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was announced 7 months later than the D3400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the T7i matches up versus the D3400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D3400

 T7i D3400 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017August 2016More recent by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Canon T7i

 D3400 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D3400

 T7i D3400 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T7i enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Nikon D3400 has measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the T7i vs the D3400.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and D3400 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and D3400.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger T7i provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7i
Portrait photography with Nikon D3400
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography information
Nikon D3400 Street photography information
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (395g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography details
Nikon D3400 Sports photography details
66
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
69
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3400 Travel photography highlights
80
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
69
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (395 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Nikon D3400
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Nikon D3400
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
30
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (395 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Nikon D3400
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iNikon D3400
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Nikon D3400
Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2016-08-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532 gr (1.17 pounds) 395 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1192
Other
Battery life 600 photos 1200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $749 $397