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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3400

Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3100
  • Replacement is Nikon D3300
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
  • Released August 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D3300
  • Later Model is Nikon D3500
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon D3200 versus Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the D3400 (24MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3200 was introduced 5 years earlier than the D3400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the D3200 matches up versus the D3400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon D3400

 D3200 D3400 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Nikon D3200

 D3400 D3200 
ReleasedAugust 2016July 2012More modern by 49 months

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3400

 D3200 D3400 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3200 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Nikon D3400 has sizing of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D3200 versus Nikon D3400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D3200 against the D3400.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and D3400 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and D3400.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged D3200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 Portrait photography information
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography information
78
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (395 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography factors
Nikon D3400 Sports photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
69
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (1,200 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 Travel photography info
Nikon D3400 Travel photography info
59
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
70
great battery (1,200 shots)
lighter than competitors (395g)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,200 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 Vlogging info
Nikon D3400 Vlogging info
27
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
30
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (395g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3400
 Nikon D3200Nikon D3400
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3200 Nikon D3400
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-07-25 2016-08-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6016 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 505 gr (1.11 lb) 395 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 86
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 13.9
DXO Low light score 1131 1192
Other
Battery life 540 shots 1200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $530 $397