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Canon T8i vs Nikon D3400

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Alternate Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Succeeded the Canon T7i
Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D3300
  • Renewed by Nikon D3500
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon T8i versus Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the D3400 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T8i was announced 3 years after the D3400 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T8i scores against the D3400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Nikon D3400

 T8i D3400 
LaunchedFebruary 2020August 2016More modern by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Canon T8i

 D3400 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Nikon D3400

 T8i D3400 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon T8i features outside measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Nikon D3400 has proportions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the T8i and the D3400.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and D3400 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and D3400.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher T8i is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (395 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography information
Nikon D3400 Sports photography information
76
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (800 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
69
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery pack (800 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
70
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography information
Nikon D3400 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (800 shots)
no image stabilization
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,200 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging details
Nikon D3400 Vlogging details
74
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
30
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Nikon D3400
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iNikon D3400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Nikon D3400
Also called EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-02-12 2016-08-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lbs) 395 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 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 800 images 1200 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $750 $397