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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3400

Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45
Nikon D3000 front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D40
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3100
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
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Older Model is Nikon D3300
  • New Model is Nikon D3500
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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and D3400 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3000 was introduced 7 years before the D3400 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D3000 grades vs the D3400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Nikon D3400

 D3000 D3400 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Nikon D3000

 D3400 D3000 
IntroducedAugust 2016December 2009Fresher by 81 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Nikon D3400

 D3000 D3400 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3000 has got outside dimensions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D3000 against the D3400.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D3000 and D3400 is 69 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D3000 and D3400.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D3400 to provide more detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older D3000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3000 Portrait photography details
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography details
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Street photography camera
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (395g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3000 Sports photography info
Nikon D3400 Sports photography info
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
69
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3000 Travel photography features
Nikon D3400 Travel photography features
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (395g)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3000 Landscape photography information
Nikon D3400 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,200 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3000 Vlogging advice
Nikon D3400 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
30
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (395 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3000 and Nikon D3400
 Nikon D3000Nikon D3400
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3000 Nikon D3400
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-12-11 2016-08-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lb) 395 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 86
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 13.9
DXO Low light score 563 1192
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 1200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL9a EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $397