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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5200

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

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
  • Launched August 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D3300
  • Later Model is Nikon D3500
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D5100
  • Renewed by Nikon D5300
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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5200 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon D3400 versus Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the D3400 (24MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3400 was unveiled 3 years after the D5200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D3400 matches up vs the D5200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Nikon D5200

 D3400 D5200 
ReleasedAugust 2016May 2013More modern by 40 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Nikon D3400

 D5200 D3400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Nikon D5200

 D3400 D5200 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D3400 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has specifications of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D3400 versus Nikon D5200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D3400 vs the D5200.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D3400 and D5200 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3400 and D5200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent D3400 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3400
Portrait photography with Nikon D5200
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3400
Street photography with Nikon D5200
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (395g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
69
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Sports photography camera
69
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
61
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography features
Nikon D5200 Travel photography features
70
great battery life (1,200 shots)
lighter than average in class (395g)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
69
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 Landscape photography features
Nikon D5200 Landscape photography features
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,200 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (500 CIPA)
OM System OM-1 Set to Enhance Autofocus

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 Vlogging advice
Nikon D5200 Vlogging advice
30
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (395g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
71
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Nikon D5200
 Nikon D3400Nikon D5200
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-08-17 2013-05-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 39
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 gr (0.87 pounds) 555 gr (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 86 84
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 13.9
DXO Low light score 1192 1284
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs 500 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $397 $595