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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5000

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs

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
  • Launched August 2016
  • Older Model is Nikon D3300
  • Renewed by Nikon D3500
Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Introduced June 2009
  • Old Model is Nikon D60
  • Updated by Nikon D5100
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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5000 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and D5000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3400 was introduced 7 years after the D5000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D3400 scores against the D5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Nikon D5000

 D3400 D5000 
IntroducedAugust 2016June 2009More modern by 88 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Nikon D3400

 D5000 D3400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Nikon D5000

 D3400 D5000 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3400 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5000 has sizing of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D3400 vs the D5000.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3400 and D5000 is 70 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D3400 and D5000.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D3400 to deliver greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern D3400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3400
Portrait photography with Nikon D5000
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 Street photography information
Nikon D5000 Street photography information
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (395g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3400
Sports photography with Nikon D5000
69
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery pack (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3400
Travel photography with Nikon D5000
70
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
lighter than average in class (395 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (510 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3400
Landscape photography with Nikon D5000
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (1,200 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery pack (510 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5000 as a Vlogging camera
30
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (395g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
52
display is selfie friendly
includes face detect focusing
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Nikon D5000
 Nikon D3400Nikon D5000
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D3400 Nikon D5000
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-08-17 2009-06-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 gr (0.87 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 72
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 12.5
DXO Low light rating 1192 868
Other
Battery life 1200 pictures 510 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14a EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $397 $630