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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3200
  • Replacement is Nikon D3400
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
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D3300
  • Replacement is Nikon D3500
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the D3400 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3300 was announced 3 years before the D3400 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D3300 grades vs the D3400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D3400

 D3300 D3400 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Nikon D3300

 D3400 D3300 
IntroducedAugust 2016April 2014More modern by 28 months

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D3400

 D3300 D3400 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3300 features external measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 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 ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D3300 compared to the D3400.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and D3400 is 69 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D3300 and D3400.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged D3300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 Portrait photography details
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography details
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 Street photography info
Nikon D3400 Street photography info
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (395 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3300
Sports photography with Nikon D3400
68
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (700 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
69
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3300
Travel photography with Nikon D3400
67
good battery life (700 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
70
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
lighter than others (395 grams)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography details
Nikon D3400 Landscape photography details
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (700 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
33
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (395 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Nikon D3400
 Nikon D3300Nikon D3400
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3300 Nikon D3400
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-04-21 2016-08-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.56x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 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 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
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 395 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 86
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 13.9
DXO Low light score 1385 1192
Other
Battery life 700 shots 1200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $397