Nikon D3400

Nikon D3400 is Nikon's Entry-Level DSLR digital camera first launched on August of 2016. The camera has got a 24MP, CMOS APS-C sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 6000 x 4000.

Nikon launched this model in order to upgrade the older Nikon D3300 (Read Full Comparison) and then introduced the updated Nikon D3500 (Read Full Comparison) in order to upgrade this model.

The D3400 comes in at #19 out of 80 in Entry-Level DSLR cameras and all around #181 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. You can try out our Smart camera filter to get camera listings based on your customized requirements.

Below is a chart of specific criteria used in the scoring system.

The Nikon D3400 comes with a history of related cameras. Below, you can take a look at all earlier and most recent models along with key specs.

You can see the D3400 from different angles in the gallery here.

Below is a collection of good and bad points of the Nikon D3400 based on aspects which are usually seen as essential in a digital camera.

The Nikon D3400 features the Expeed 4 processor chip. The measurement of the sensor in the Nikon D3400 is 23.5mm x 15.6mm (APS-C). The 367 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 6000 x 4000 pixels at aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 24 megapixels and provides a standard ISO range of 100 - 25600. RAW photos are supported so you have wider room to maneuver in post.

Nikon chose to skip the low pass filter with the Nikon D3400. This may result in more sharp pictures but may introduce moire in certain conditions.

The graphic underneath displays the D3400's sensor dimensions compared to other popular sizes. The D3400 sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.5 and is presented in green.

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To get an understanding of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Nikon D3400 has a weight of 0.87 lbs (395 gr or 13.93 ounces) and the over all size of the camera is 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0"). The weight of general Entry-Level DSLR camera is 540 gr so the Nikon D3400 is lighter compared with other rivals.

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Underneath is a picture of the Nikon D3400 alongside a softdrink so you're able to have a feel for its scale.

The top view just below will illustrate the button arrangement on the D3400.

The D3400 fits the Nikon F mount and has 315 lenses to select from. Below is a few of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the D3400.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro25mmf/2.8400g

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4G ED VR500mmf/4.0 3880g

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Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX11-16mmf/2.8 560g

Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD70-200mmf/2.8 1470g

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR55-200mmf/4.0-5.6 335g

Zeiss Otus 1.45555mmf/1.4 970g

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Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF24-85mmf/2.8-4.0 545g

The D3400 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Cameras that consist of NFC and Bluetooth compatibility can easily be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You will be able to send images and oftentimes alter settings without the hassle of connecting physically to the camera.

Certain applications even enable a Liveview and press the shutter whenever you aren't close to the camera. If the camera has a HDMI out, it could be connected to an external display. Nearly all cameras enable you to charge the battery using the USB port.

The highest video quality in the Nikon D3400 is 1920 x 1080 and it can capture in MPEG-4 and H.264 file format. 1080p quality delivers a great balance between video quality versus file sizes but FULL HD won't give you much room to crop. The camera doesn't include a mic and headphone socket so you get no control over your audio. It is probably best to look into a different model should you need decent audio in your videos.

There is no weather proofing in the Nikon D3400 so you need to be cautious in wet or dusty conditions.

The Nikon D3400 has got a 3" fixed display screen boasting a resolution of 921k dots.

Unfortunately the display screen isn't a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder specs regarding Nikon D3400 are the following:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentamirror)
• ViewFinder Coverage 95 percent
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.56x

In those sunny outdoor conditions which make the camera screens washed out and challenging to view, viewfinders are pretty valuable.

Nikon D3400 has the capability to shoot continuously at 5.0 frames/s. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 sec.

Nikon D3400 has got both in-built flash plus external flash ability. The max flash sync is 1/200 sec.

Nikon D3400 has got both Phase Detect Auto Focus and Contrast Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more snappier and exact compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera has got Face detection which can be helpful for taking portraits of people.

It has got 11 focus points to pick from. It also includes Tracking Auto Focus for subjects that move. Nikon D3400 has got manual focus in case it is needed during low light or you require more accurate control on focus.

The battery power (EN-EL14a) in the Nikon D3400 is fashioned to last for 1200 photos with respect to the CIPA requirements making it higher than the usual when compared to its class. The typical Entry-Level DSLR camera battery life is 589. Pentax K-x features the highest (1900) battery life within this class of cameras.

Below is a number of Entry-Level DSLR cameras which have the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Pentax K-x
D3400 vs K-x1900 yesnono

Nikon D3500
D3400 vs D35001550 yesnoyes

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Nikon D34001200 yesnoyes

Canon SL3
D3400 vs SL31070 yesnoyes

Sony A450
D3400 vs A4501050 yesnono

The following graph displays a summation of the Nikon D3400 for varying forms of photography. To read more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

The Nikon D3400 receives a rating of 80 which is brilliant, meaning that it is a great pick for portrait images. Taking portraits favors heavily to sensor resolution, RAW support & ability to work with off-camera flash.

Coming in at a very good rating of 68, the Nikon D3400 is a fine pick to buy for street photography. A very good street photography camera gives a fine balance of picture quality plus portability.

A nice sports photography rating of 69 indicates the Nikon D3400 is a respectable fit for taking pictures of sports. A camera really should have good autofocus plus shutter speeds for sports photography.

Size is super critical in choosing a camera for travel. Over-all, the Nikon D3400 gets a nice 69 for a travelling camera which makes it a respectable choice to take on your trips.

When you're planning to pick a camera for landscape photos, the most vital aspect is going to be image quality. The Nikon D3400 and it's very good score of 74 as a landscape camera is a fine fit in the current market.

A vlogging camera should posses a articulating display screen, microphone input and ideally IBIS. Considering all things, the Nikon D3400 is not appropriate as a vlog camera as it delivers a lousy score of 30.

If you need replacements to the D3400, below is a list of the highest ranked cameras that fall within the category of Entry-Level DSLR.

The diagram here gives you a bird's eye view of the D3400 compared to it's top scoring competitors mentioned above.

Following are additional cameras you may see as alternate options. To read through a complete comparison, just click on the "compare" link.