Nikon D3400 vs Sigma fp

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon D3400 versus Sigma fp, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sigma. The image resolution of the D3400 (24MP) and the fp (25MP) is relatively similar but the D3400 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The D3400 was launched 3 years before the fp and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D3400 matches up against the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3400 and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3400 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D3400 offers 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) and the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3400 versus Sigma fp in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D3400 versus the fp.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and fp is 70 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3400 and fp.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D3400 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will offer more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older D3400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.