Nikon D3300 vs D3400 specifications comparison

Nikon D3400 Nikon D3300

A quick specifications comparison between the new Nikon D3400 camera and the D3300:

Update – one more important piece of the specs that was not mentioned in the table: the flash guide number of the D3400 vs. the D3300 (this explains the improved battery life of the D3400):

  • D3400: Approx. 7/22, 8/26 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
  • D3300: Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)

Nikon D3400 Nikon D3300
Playback Functions Auto Image Rotation
Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Image Comment
Location Display
Movie Playback
Photo Information
Picture Rating
Playback Face Zoom
Playback with Zoom
Playback Zoom Cropping
Slideshow
Auto Image Rotation
Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Image Comment
Movie Playback
Playback with Zoom
Slideshow
Live View Shooting Yes Yes
Monitor Size 3.0in. diagonal 3.0in. diagonal
ISO Sensitivity ISO100-25,600 ISO100-12,800
Hi-1 (ISO 25,600)
File Format Still Images Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
Battery / Batteries EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
White Balance Auto
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset Manual
Shade
Auto
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset Manual
Shade
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) 4.9in.(124mm)x3.9in.(98mm)x3.0in.(75.5mm) 4.9in.(124mm)x3.9in.(98mm)x3.0in.(75.5mm)
Monitor Resolution 921,000Dots 921,000Dots
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount Nikon F bayonet mount
Battery Life (shots per charge) 1,200shots (CIPA) 700shots (CIPA)
Viewfinder Frame Coverage 95% Horizontal
95% Vertical(Approx.)
95% Horizontal(Approx.)
White Balance Bracketing
Storage Media SD
SDHC
SDXC
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Effective Pixels (Megapixels) 24.2million 24.2million
In-Camera Image Editing Color Outline
Color Sketch
D-Lighting
Distortion Control
Filter Effects
Fisheye
Image Overlay
Miniature Effect
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Painting
Perspective Control
Photo Illustration
Quick Retouch
Red-Eye Correction
Resize
Selective Color
Straighten
Trim
Color Balance
Color Outline
Color Sketch
D-Lighting
Distortion Control
Filter Effects
Fisheye
Image Overlay
Miniature Effect
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Perspective Control
Photo Illustration
Quick Retouch
Red-Eye Correction
Resize
Selective Color
Straighten
Trim
Dynamic AF Mode Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking) Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
Flash Bracketing
Card Slot 1 Secure Digital (SD) 1 Secure Digital (SD)
AC Adapter EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately) EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
Lens Compatibility at a Glance Autofocus is available with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
Monitor Type Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Magnification 0.85x(Approx.) 0.85x(Approx.)
Approx. Weight 14oz.(395g)camera body only 14.5oz.(410g)camera body only
Sensor Size 23.5mmx15.6mm 23.5mmx15.6mm
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000sec. 1/4000sec.
Auto-Area AF Mode Yes Yes
Image Sensor Format DX DX
Slowest Shutter Speed 30sec. 30sec.
Viewfinder Eyepoint 18mm (-1.0m¯¹) 18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
GPS GP-1A GPS unit
Top FP High Speed Sync
Flash Sync Modes Auto
Auto with red-eye reduction
Auto slow sync
Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
Fill-flash
Rear-curtain sync
Rear-curtain with slow sync
Red-Eye reduction
Red-Eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Off
Auto
Auto with red-eye reduction
Auto slow sync
Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
Fill-flash
Rear-curtain sync
Rear-curtain with slow sync
Red-Eye reduction
Red-Eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Off
Flash Compensation Can be adjusted by −3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, and scene modes -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Scene Modes Auto
Auto [Flash Off]
Child
Close-up
Landscape
Night Portrait
Portrait
Sports
Special Effects Modes (night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key)
Auto
Auto [Flash Off]
Child
Close-up
Landscape
Night Portrait
Portrait
Sports
Movie Full HD 1,920×1,080/60
Full HD 1,920×1,080/50
Full HD 1,920×1,080/30
Full HD 1,920×1,080/25
Full HD 1,920×1,080/24
HD 1,280×720/60
HD 1,280×720/50
Full HD 1,920×1,080/60
Full HD 1,920×1,080/50
Full HD 1,920×1,080/30
Full HD 1,920×1,080/25
Full HD 1,920×1,080/24
HD 1,280×720/60
HD 1,280×720/50
VGA 640×424/30
VGA 640×424/25
Mirror Lock Up Yes (for image sensor cleaning)
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, Scene, and Night Vision modes ±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 5 frames per second 5 frames per second
Focus Modes Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie only
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Normal area available in Live View and D-Movie only
Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Wide area available in Live View and D-Movie only
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie only
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Normal area available in Live View and D-Movie only
Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Wide area available in Live View and D-Movie only
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 11 11
Movie Audio Built-in microphone, monaural
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Built-in microphone, monaural
Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) CLS Supported CLS Supported
Exposure Bracketing
Picture Control Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Selected Picture Control can be Modified
Standard
Vivid
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Selected Picture Control can be Modified
Standard
Vivid
 Price $646.95  $546.95 
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