Nikon D3400

    66
    Image cannot be found

    Highlights

    • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical Low-pass Filter
    • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
    • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
    Image cannot be found
    Image cannot be found

    Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

    Overview

    Nikon D3400 was announced in 2016 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) DSLR camera with 24.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder.

    Nikon D3400 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen and Viewfinder
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon D3xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon D3xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon D3500
    Compare
    		August
    2018    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D3400 August
    2016    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D3300
    Compare
    		April
    2014    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D3200
    Compare
    		July
    2012    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D3100
    Compare
    		December
    2010    		 14 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D3000
    Compare
    		December
    2009    		 10.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon D3500 vs D3400 vs D3300 vs D3200 vs D3100 vs D3000.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D3400.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
    •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 86

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Nikon D3400 to its predecessor D3300 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D3300
    Cheaper Body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR lens ($649), body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR and 70-300 F4.5-6.3 non-VR lenses ($999) vs Body w/18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR II lens ($649.95)
    Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 12,800
    Center Autofocus vs
    Higher DxO Color Depth 24.8 vs 24.3
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.9 vs 12.8
    Higher DxO Overall Score 86 vs 82
    Built-In Bluetooth vs
    Longer Battery Life 1200 shots vs 700 shots
    DOWNGRADES Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D3300
    Lower DxO Low Light ISO 1192 vs 1385
    Microphone Input vs
    Heavier 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) vs 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon D3400 vs D3300.

    Successor

    In 2018 Nikon D3400 was replaced by Nikon D3500. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Nikon D3400 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D3400
    Cheaper Body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR lens ($499), body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR and 70-300 F4.5-6.3 non-VR lenses ($849) vs Body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR lens ($649), body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR and 70-300 F4.5-6.3 non-VR lenses ($999)
    Lighter 365 g (0.80 lb / 12.87 oz) vs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
    Longer Battery Life 1550 shots vs 1200 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon D3400 vs D3500.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Nikon D3400 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution.


    Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.85x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Nikon D3400 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Nikon D3400's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.5 x 15.6 mm366.6 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with EXPEED 4 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Nikon D3400 has Nikon F lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No Low-Pass Filter

    There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D3400.

    Nikon D3200
    Image cannot be found

    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon D3300
    Image cannot be found

    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon D3500
    Image cannot be found

    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon D3100
    Image cannot be found

    APS-C

    14 MP

    Nikon Z8
    Image cannot be found

    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Nikon D3000
    Image cannot be found

    APS-C

    10.2 MP

    Olympus E-500
    Image cannot be found

    Micro Four Thirds

    8 MP

    Nikon D5200
    Image cannot be found

    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Panasonic G100
    Image cannot be found

    Micro Four Thirds

    20.3 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
    Image cannot be found

    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Nikon D3
    Image cannot be found

    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Canon RP
    Image cannot be found

    Full Frame

    26.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon D3400 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon D3400 comes with EN-EL14a battery pack with battery life of 1200 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon D3400 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


    Focusing

    Nikon D3400 has 11 (1 cross-type) focusing points and from -1 to +19 EV detection range There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Nikon D3400 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +1 EV with 1/3 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon D3400 has dimensions of 124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99"). It weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    124 mm (4.88")

    98 mm (3.86")

    Image cannot be displayed


    98 mm (3.86")

    Image cannot be displayed


    76 mm (2.99")

    Image cannot be displayed

    Nikon D3400 dimensions

    Nikon D3400 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon D3400 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Nikon D3400 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Nikon D3400 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    62

    Nikon D3400 gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Nikon D3400 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Nikon D3400 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Nikon D3400 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
    •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots

    Nikon D3400 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon D3400 and give score of 66 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    66

    Sensor

    GOOD
    72

    We give Nikon D3400 a score of 72 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 86

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Nikon D3400 a score of 66 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

    Video

    BAD
    16

    We give Nikon D3400 a score of 16 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    GOOD
    83

    We give Nikon D3400 a score of 83 for Focusing parameters.

    •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Nikon D3400 a score of 69 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    71

    We give Nikon D3400 a score of 71 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    51

    We give Nikon D3400 a score of 51 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
    •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

    Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
    ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.