Nikon D3400 vs Nikon Z 30

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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon Z 30

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Succeeded by the Nikon D3500
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Differences

Nikon D3400 advantages over Nikon Z 30

Less expensive
$497 vs $697
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1200 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.9 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Nikon Z 30 advantages over Nikon D3400

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer video battery life
75 vs 60 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
2 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Compact DSLR camera body; Excellent image quality; Reliable single-shot autofocus; Good continuous JPEG shooting performance; New kit lens has improved AF; Great value at current prices.
SnapBridge is slow and limited; Poor continuous autofocus; No built-in Wi-Fi; Mediocre video features.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon T6i

Nikon D3400

Canon T6i

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3400 vs Canon T6i

Nikon Z 30

Canon T6i

$697
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon Z 30 vs Canon T6i

Compared to Nikon D5500

Nikon D3400

Nikon D5500

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5500

Nikon Z 30

Nikon D5500

$697
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$697
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon Z 30 vs Nikon D5500

Compared to Canon SL2

Nikon D3400

Canon SL2

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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Nikon Z 30

Canon SL2

$697
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Canon T7

Nikon D3400

Canon T7

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$439
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D3400 vs Canon T7

Nikon Z 30

Canon T7

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$439
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon Z 30 vs Canon T7

Compared to Canon EOS M50 II

Nikon D3400

Canon EOS M50 II

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$646
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D3400 vs Canon EOS M50 II

Nikon Z 30

Canon EOS M50 II

$697
APS-C

Larger sensor
Newer

$646
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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