Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400
Portability
69 Imaging
65 Features
72 Overall
67
69 Imaging
65 Features
72 Overall
67
Portability
70 Imaging
67 Features
70 Overall
68
70 Imaging
67 Features
70 Overall
68
Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3300 & Nikon D3400. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D3300 Gallery & Nikon D3400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D3400
| D3300 | D3400 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Nikon D3300
| D3400 | D3300 | |||
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| Introduced | August 2016 |  | April 2014 | More modern by 28 months |
Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D3400
| D3300 | D3400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Identical 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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and D3400 is 69 and 70 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon D3300 Portrait photography details
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography details
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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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Nikon D3300 Street photography info
Nikon D3400 Street photography info
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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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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
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 photography with Nikon D3300
Travel photography with Nikon D3400
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
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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Nikon D3300 Landscape photography details
Nikon D3400 Landscape photography details
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
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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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
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
| Nikon D3300 | Nikon 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 |