Nikon D3400 vs. Nikon D3500 specifications comparison:
| Nikon D3400 | Nikon D3500 | ||
| $496.95 | 496.95 | ||
| Lens Mount | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Nikon F bayonet mount | Nikon F bayonet mount | ||
| Effective Pixels (Megapixels) | |||
| 24.2 million | 24.2 million | ||
| Sensor Size | |||
| 23.5 mm x 15.6 mm | 23.5 mm x 15.6 mm | ||
| Image Sensor Format | |||
DX | DX | ||
| Storage Media | |||
SD SDHC SDXC | SD SDHC SDXC | ||
| Card Slot | |||
1 Secure Digital (SD) | 1 Secure Digital (SD) | ||
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | |||
| 95% horizontal95% vertical(Approx.) | 95% horizontal95% vertical(Approx.) | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification | |||
| 0.85x (Approx.) | 0.85x (Approx.) | ||
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | |||
18mm (-1.0m¯¹) | 18mm (-1.0m¯¹) | ||
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** | |||
Autofocus is available with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses | Autofocus is available with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses | ||
| Fastest Shutter Speed | |||
| 1/4000 sec. | 1/4000 sec. | ||
| Slowest Shutter Speed | |||
| 30 sec. | 30 sec. | ||
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution | |||
| 5 frames per second | 5 frames per second | ||
| 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 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, Scene, and Night Vision modes | ||
| Picture Control | |||
Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Selected Picture Control can be modified Standard Vivid | Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Selected Picture Control Standard Vivid | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | |||
| ISO 100 – 25,600 | ISO 100 – 25,600 | ||
| Dynamic AF Mode | |||
Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking) | Number of AF points: 11 3D-tracking | ||
| Auto-Area AF Mode | |||
Yes | Yes | ||
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | |||
| 11 | 11 | ||
| Built-in Flash | |||
Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 | Can be adjusted by −3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, and scene modes | ||
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | |||
CLS Supported | CLS Supported i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, Color Information Communication, AF-assist for multi-area AF | ||
| 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 | ||
| Live View Shooting | |||
Yes | Yes | ||
| Movie | |||
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps | Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; options support both high and normal image quality | ||
| Movie Audio | |||
Built-in microphone, monaural Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted | Built-in microphone, monaural Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted | ||
| Monitor Size | |||
| 3.0 in. diagonal | 3.0 in. diagonal | ||
| Monitor Resolution | |||
| 921,000 Dots | 921,000 Dots | ||
| Monitor Type | |||
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD | ||
| 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 Location Display Movie Playback Photo Information Picture Rating Playback Face Zoom Playback with Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping Slideshow | ||
| 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 Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Painting Perspective Control Photo Illustration Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim | ||
| Battery / Batteries | |||
EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | ||
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | |||
| 1,200 shots (CIPA) | 1,550 shots (CIPA) | ||
| AC Adapter | |||
EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector | EH-5c AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector | ||
| Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | |||
| 4.9in 124mm x 3.9in 98mm x 3.0in 75.5mm | 4.9in 124mm x 3.9in 97mm x 2.8in 69.5mm | ||
| Approx. Weight | |||
| 14 oz. 395 g camera body only | 12.9 oz. 365 g camera body only | ||
