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):
| 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 |
