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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 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
  • Released August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3300
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3500
Nikon D5600
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Nikon D5600

 D3400 D5600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Nikon D3400

 D5600 D3400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Nikon D5600

 D3400 D5600 
LaunchedAugust 2016November 2016Same 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).

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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.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D3400 and D5600 is 70 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 Street photography highlights
Nikon D5600 Street photography highlights
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3400
Sports photography with Nikon D5600
69
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
69
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (820 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography information
Nikon D5600 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
lighter than competition in class (395g)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
81
better than average battery pack (820 shots)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 Landscape photography details
Nikon D5600 Landscape photography details
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (820 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D5600 Vlogging highlights
30
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (395g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Nikon D5600
 Nikon D3400Nikon D5600
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
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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