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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D3300
D3300 vs D3400 |
Sony A6300
A6300 vs A6400 |
| Successor: |
Nikon D3500
D3400 vs D3500 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | D3400 | A6400 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-6400 | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $649.95 | $999.99 |
| Street Price: | $496.95 | $798.00 |
| Date Available: | 2016-09-01 | 2019-02-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
22.8 oz
(645 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
18.3 oz
(519 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.9 x
3.0 in. (124 x 98 x 76 mm) |
4.7 x
2.6 x
2.4 in. (120 x 67 x 60 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.2 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.92 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 86 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.8 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.9 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,192 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4496 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 12416 x 1586 (19.7 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.1 | 11.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (15p/12p/8p/6p/4p/3p/2p/1/p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) | XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Lens: | Nikkor AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 24 - 75mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 16 - 50mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 3.13x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T); 7 diaphragm blades | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
56 -
38 cm 22.0 - 15.0 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | OVF: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode | Hybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: Wide (425 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking ( Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot); Enhanced real-time Eye AF and object tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen | EVF type; 1.0cm (0.39-inch) 2.3M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.07x mag. (0.70x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.57x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.85x | 1.07x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.7x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 32000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 25600 | Auto, 100-32000; expandable to 102400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning | Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom, Underwater; AWB micro adjustment |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%) | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire-screen Average, Highlight |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera, Miniature, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR, Sweep Panorama, Movie/Slow & Quick Motion |
| Self Timer: | 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds | 2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with redeye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent; Approx. 22/7, 26/8 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | ISO hot shoe | Multi Interface Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG | RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) | XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 infrared remote | Optional wired or Wi-FI |
| Connections (extended): | Type-C Mini HDMI with CEC, USB 2.0 | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Multi Micro USB |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 0.41 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | 0.42 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.1 | 11.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 87 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.1 | 11.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 12 | 42 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.1 | 11.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | 42 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.20 seconds | 0.12 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.64 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.280 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.104 seconds | 0.111 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds | 0.17 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.080 seconds | 0.021 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 1.8 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.0 seconds | 2.3 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 410 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1200 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | 60 minutes | 125 minutes |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL14a | Proprietary NP-FW50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads | Free downloads of "Remote", "Viewer" and "Edit" apps |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.9.5-10.11.5 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in black or red. | |
