Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D3500
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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2016
- Previous Model is Nikon D3300
- Newer Model is Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Previous Model is Nikon D3400
Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D3500 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D3400 (24MP) and the D3500 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D3400 was launched 24 months earlier than the D3500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D3400 scores against the D3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D3500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3400 and Nikon D3500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3400 Gallery and Nikon D3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Nikon D3500
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Nikon D3400
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Introduced | August 2018 | August 2016 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Nikon D3500
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3400 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Nikon D3500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D3500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D3400 compared to the D3500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and D3500 is 70 and 72 respectively.
Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3400 and D3500.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged D3400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D3400 | Nikon D3500 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2016-08-17 | 2018-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.56x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 395 gr (0.87 pounds) | 365 gr (0.80 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 86 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1192 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 shots | 1550 shots |
Battery style | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $397 | $397 |