Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600
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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 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
- Earlier Model is Nikon D3300
- Newer Model is Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Launched November 2016
- Old Model is Nikon D5500
Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The resolution of the D3400 (24MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D3400 was revealed 2 months earlier than the D5600 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D3400 scores against the D5600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3400 and Nikon D5600. The full galleries are available at Nikon D3400 Gallery and Nikon D5600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Nikon D5600
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Nikon D3400
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Nikon D5600
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Launched | August 2016 | November 2016 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3400 enjoys outside dimensions 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 D5600 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D3400 vs the D5600.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D3400 and D5600 is 70 and 70 respectively.
Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D3400 and D5600.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account.
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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 Specifications
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D3400 | Nikon D5600 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2016-08-17 | 2016-11-10 |
Body design | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
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 grams (0.87 pounds) | 465 grams (1.03 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 Overall rating | 86 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 1192 | 1306 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 photos | 820 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14a | EN-EL14 |
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/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $397 | $597 |