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Nikon D3400

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Pros

  • inexpensive
  • reasonably well made
  • excellent IQ and a solid feature set

Cons

  • without any hardware cost is not available on those models
  • doesn't have the electronic viewfinder or in-body stabilization
  • Weak flash and back to dirty sensor days

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • DX
  • 23.5x15.6 mm
  • 24 Mpx
  • 6000, 4000 px
  • Nikon F
  • 3.5
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • no

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Nikon D3400 - Pros & Cons

Nikon D3400

Pros

  • inexpensive
  • reasonably well made
  • excellent IQ and a solid feature set
  • It is just fine for either beginner or advanced users
  • improved performance in live view and video
  • wonderful dynamic range and high ISO noise characteristics
  • the kit lens is excellent optically
  • much better battery life and lens selection
  • MP is good enough in terms of indoor and low shooting
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built

Cons

  • without any hardware cost is not available on those models
  • doesn't have the electronic viewfinder or in-body stabilization
  • Weak flash and back to dirty sensor days
  • No ultrasonic cleaning for the sensor
  • the autofocus point requires an additional button press
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • lack of ultrasonic cleaning is more worrying
  • There s no wireless remote control function
  • Live view is unavailable in continuous drive mode
  • speed
  • Nikon s more expensive offerings

Nikon D3400 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
24 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
6000 x 4000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon D3400 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatDX
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors25.0 Mpx
Effective pixels24.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution6000 x 4000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4496x3000
  • 2992x2000
ProcessorExpeed 4
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon F
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Minimum aperture1.8
Maximum aperture3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast autofocusyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
AutofocusContrast Detection Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points11
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)11
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter2.17 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
Number of AF points (contrast)11
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/200s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range12
Flash modesAuto
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemi-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive5.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot AF-area
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Speed (JPEG)5.0 fps
Speed (RAW)5.0 fps
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsPCM
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Dimensions
Weight15.7 oz
Width4.88 in
Height3.86 in
Depth2.97 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery life (CIPA)1200
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Languages supportMulti
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Tripod thread1.0 in
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 25600
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px
White balance presets12
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Direct sunlight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatRAW
AEB/HDR supportno
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
  • Electronic
  • Optical
Viewfinder coverage95.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.85 x
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-1.7 - 0.5
Separate info displayno
Flip-out screenno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Camera playback
  • Highlights
  • Movie
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Red
Anti-dust systemno
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMini
USB connector typeMicro-USB
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
Bluetooth version4.1
Firewireno

Nikon D3400 - Q&A (23)

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    jennie
    about 2 years ago
    Can nikon d3400 connect to wifi?
    kory_witting
    about 2 years ago
    No. The Nikon D3400 DSLR camera does not have Wi-Fi capability. Instead it has built-in Bluetooth that allows it to connect to a compatible smart device that's running the SnapBridge application.
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    chelsey
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d3400 have autofocus motor?
    luciano_schumm
    about 2 years ago
    No
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    kieth
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d3400 shoot 4k?
    yolando
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. The Nikon D3400 can record video up to 1080p. That's sometimes referred to as Full HD and has a resolution of 1920×1080. It can also shoot at 720p (1280×720). For framerate, in 1080p, it can shoot at 60, 50, 30, 25, and 24 frames per secondframes per secondFrame rate (expressed in frames per second or FPS) is the frequency (rate) at which consecutive images (frames) are captured or displayed. The term applies equally to film and video cameras, computer graphics, and motion capture systems.
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    maximo
    about 2 years ago
    Can nikon d3400 be charged via usb?
    angelic
    about 2 years ago
    The usb is for data transfer. You can't charge the battery via usb.
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    aretha
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d3400 full frame?
    sina
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Nikon D3400 is not Full Frame
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    pamala
    about 2 years ago
    Why can't i turn on bluetooth on my nikon d3400?
    devorah
    about 2 years ago
    On the camera's menu, make sure that the Network Connection option is set to On and Airplane Mode is Off. You'll need to download the SnapBridge app to your phone or tablet. Open the app. On your camera, go to Setup (the wrench/spanner icon) > Connect to smart device .
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  • 0
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    maximo
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d3400 have bluetooth?
    pauletta
    about 2 years ago
    With the D3400's built-in Bluetooth® low energy technology, it is easy to connect the camera and a smart device via the SnapBridge app. All photos*1 taken with the camera are automatically transferred to a smart device with simple, one-time setup.
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  • 0
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    waylon_skiles
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d3400 have mic input?
    jalisa
    about 2 years ago
    Microphone input found in D3300 was omitted in D3400, so you have to use external sound recorder with external input capability and then join sound and video in video editor.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    errol
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d3400 good for video?
    perry
    about 2 years ago
    The D3400 can record Full HD (1920 x 1080) video at up to 60 frames per second. There is no 4K UHD or high-speed video recording options on the camera. Overall video quality is decent, although it isn't anything to write home about.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    sharie
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d3400 a dslr?
    penney_batz
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon D3400 is the company's entry-level DSLR camera. It's a modest update to the D3300, using the same 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor, EXPEED 4 image processor, Full HD video capture and an easy-to-use interface.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    carlee
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d3400 f mount?
    lorenza.johnson
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    carlee
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d3400 good for photography?
    daron.upton
    about 2 years ago
    On paper, the Nikon D3400 looks like what you would expect from an entry-level Nikon DSLR. The 24-megapixel sensor is just as good as the best crop-sensor cameras on the market, and it really is the primary selling point of this camera for many photographers.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    jame
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d3400 shoot video?
    delfina.zemlak
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. It is capable of recording 1080p resolution video at up to 60 frames per second, the D3400 shares its video capture specs with the D3300.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    luvenia_okeefe
    about 2 years ago
    Can nikon d3400 be used as a webcam?
    luciano_schumm
    about 2 years ago
    You can use a Nikon D3400 as a webcam or for real-time video capture to a computer. But it's not quite as simple as just plugging your camera in with a USB cable. And due to a limitation of the camera, you'll need to manually reset the Live View auto-off timer every 30 minutes.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    thalia.glover
    about 2 years ago
    Can nikon d3400 shoot raw?
    florencia
    about 2 years ago
    Not only can the D3400 shoot raw files, but it offers a maximum shooting rate of 5 frames per second in its continuous shooting mode, and it can maintain this rate for up to 24 raw files (and 100 JPEGs).
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  • 0
    Votes
    junior
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d3400 a good camera?
    craig.abshire
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon D3400 is one of the best entry-level DSLRs you can buy right now. It's not perfect, but what it does do, it does very well. Featuring a beautifully compact body, a solid AF system, huge battery life and very good image quality, the D3400 is also incredibly easy to use for the first time user.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    dayle
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d3400 discontinued?
    eliseo
    about 2 years ago
    The D3400 was superseded as Nikon's entry-level camera by the D3500 in August 2018.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    boyce.senger
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d3400 have gridlines?
    lovetta.hayes
    about 2 years ago
    The D3400 comes with a very useful framing grid which can be displayed on the live view screen. It is easy to achieve a well-balanced horizon—all you need to do is overlap the grid lines with a part of the subject.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    brent
    about 2 years ago
    Can nikon d3400 record video?
    delfina.leffler
    about 2 years ago
    At normal quality you can record up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds of continuous video. On the camera body side of things, the D3400 has a movie record button placed on the top of the camera next to the shutter release that allows you to start and stop video recording in any mode.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    saul.schuster
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d3400 have image stabilization?
    rudolph
    about 2 years ago
    Nikon D3400 doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 107 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization .
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    nickole
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d3400 support external mic?
    hyacinth_reilly
    about 2 years ago
    Microphone input found in D3300 was omitted in D3400, so you have to use external sound recorder with external input capability and then join sound and video in video editor.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    cesar.wuckert
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d3400 have wifi?
    keelyz
    about 2 years ago
    No. The Nikon D3400 DSLR camera does not have Wi-Fi capability. Instead it has built-in Bluetooth that allows it to connect to a compatible smart device that's running the SnapBridge application.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    season
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d3400 take video?
    leonardo_dv
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. It is capable of recording 1080p resolution video at up to 60 frames per second, the D3400 shares its video capture specs with the D3300.
    Helpful?
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Nikon D3400 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (39)

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Nikon D3400 Nikon D3400 review: Still a great budget DSLR
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Published: 23.01.2017
Nikon D3400 review: Still a great budget DSLR
5.0

The D3400 is still a superb entry-level DSLR, despite being superseded by the D3500

Nikon D3400 Nikon D3400 review - Amateur Photographer
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Nikon D3400 review - Amateur Photographer
4.0

The D3400 is Nikon’s latest entry-level DSLR, but does 
it represent a solid investment for those looking to buy their first serious camera? Audley Jarvis put it to the test.

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Published: 19.01.2017
Nikon D3400
4.0

Nikon D3400 review: A great camera for those who like taking photos, but not so hot for videographers.

Nikon D3400 Nikon D3400 camera review: Wireless connectivity comes to entry-level DSLRs | Gadgets Now
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Nikon D3400 camera review: Wireless connectivity comes to entry-level DSLRs | Gadgets Now

We used Nikon D3400 DSLR camera since past few weeks in different conditions, let’s check out if it ticked all the right boxes or not ...

Nikon D3400 Nikon D3400 Review
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Published: 21.02.2017
Nikon D3400 Review
4.0

The Nikon D3400 is one of the best entry-level DSLRs in the market, offering very good performance for its price.

Nikon D3400 Nikon D3400 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 17.08.2016
Nikon D3400 Review | Camera Decision
3.2

Nikon D3400 is a 24.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Nikon F mount. Read our D3400 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon D3400 The D3400's a bit better cheap dSLR than its predecessor -- but just a bit
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Published: 16.10.2016
The D3400's a bit better cheap dSLR than its predecessor -- but just a bit

With decent low-light photos and a smoother-to-focus for movies kit lens, the D3400 remains a first-dSLR favorite.

Nikon D3400 Nikon D3400 Review
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Published: 20.07.2020
Nikon D3400 Review
4.6

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Nikon D3400PerformanceDesignValueNikon D3400 Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.1Expert RatingDespite its small size, the Nikon D3400 is a great successor to the Nikon D3300 since it comes with a longer battery life, bluetooth connectivity and smartphone remote control. The D3400 Nikon can take up to 1200 shots vs the Nikon D3300’s 700, and also weighs significantly lighter than its predecessor. Being an entry-level DSR, the camera is perfect for budding photographers who are still […]

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Published: 24.10.2016
Nikon D3400 review - Cameralabs
4.0

The Nikon D3400 is an update to Nikon’s entry-level DSLR, replacing the two year old D3300.…

Nikon D3400 Nikon D3400 Camera Review: Superior Shooter for Beginners
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Published: 18.11.2016
Nikon D3400 Camera Review: Superior Shooter for Beginners
4.0

Get the Nikon D3400 if you're a new photographer and want to up your shooting skills.

Nikon D3400 Nikon D3400 best zoom lenses review
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Published: 15.12.2016
Nikon D3400 best zoom lenses review

In part 2 of our review  of the best lenses for the Nikon D3400, we’re looking at the performance of zoom lenses. More versatile than a fixed focal length prime lens, zoom lenses are often preferred by entry-level DSLR shooters, thanks to the convenience of having a range of focal lengths in a single lens. Image quality isn’t quite as good on a zoom compared to a prime, however, with generally lower lens metric scores recorded in our tests, although some zooms come pretty close to primes. The physics of constructing a zoom lens means that very wide maximum apertures such as f/1.4 or f/1.8 are also rare, although some of the best performers in this review boast wide f/1.8 or f/2 maximum apertures.

Nikon D3400 Nikon D3400 best prime lenses review
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Published: 15.12.2016
Nikon D3400 best prime lenses review

We’ve tested a total of 83 fixed focal length prime lenses on the D3400, including both FX-mount full-frame lenses, as well as the DX-mount optics that are specifically designed for use on the APS-C D3400. These lenses cover a vast range of focal lengths, from an ultra wide-angle 14mm for fitting lots into the frame, through to a super-telephoto 600mm focal length that offers a whopping 900mm equivalent on the D3400 (taking account of the Nikon 1.5x APS-C crop factor).

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Published: 07.10.2016
Nikon D3400
4.5

A new entry-level Nikon DSLR with Bluetooth-enabled SnapBridge support plus the ability to take location data from a connected smart-phone.

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Nikon D3400 DSLR Preview - Steve's Digicams

Nikon has a new entry-level DX-format DSLR for 2016. Long live the D3400! Sporting a 24.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor mated to the EXPEED 4 image processing engine, the D3400 is perfect for anyone looking to graduate from point-and-shoot or smartphone photography. The EXPEED 4 improves white balance,

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