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Nikon D3400 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Nikon D3400 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3300
  • Renewed by Nikon D3500
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2021
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon D3400 vs Sony ZV-E10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D3400 (24MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3400 was released 6 years before the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D3400 scores vs the ZV-E10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Sony ZV-E10

 D3400 ZV-E10 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon D3400

 ZV-E10 D3400 
RevealedJuly 2021August 2016Fresher by 60 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Sony ZV-E10

 D3400 ZV-E10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Nikon D3400 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3400 has got outer measurements 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 Sony ZV-E10 has dimensions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D3400 vs the ZV-E10.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and ZV-E10 is 70 and 86 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D3400 and ZV-E10.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older D3400 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D3400 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (395 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
82
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
69
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery power (1,200 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
77
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography info
69
good battery power (1,200 shots)
lighter than competitors (395g)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
88
great battery life (440 per charge)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography highlights
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Vlogging camera
30
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (395g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D3400 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Sony ZV-E10
 Nikon D3400Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D3400 Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-17 2021-07-30
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 425
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony E
Amount of lenses 309 150
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395g (0.87 lbs) 343g (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1192 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs 440 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $397 $699