Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D7100 - Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D7100. The D7100 is older but offers more advanced features, especially when it comes to action photography.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Nikon D3400	Nikon D7100
Megapixels	24.2	24.1
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C (DX)	APS-C (DX)
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
AA Filter	None	None
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Nikon FX/DX	Nikon FX/DX
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 6,400
Expanded ISO	No	25,600
AF Points	11	51
Cross-type AF Points	1	15
Continuous Mode	5fps	6fps
LCD	3.0" - Fixed	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	921,600 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.85x	0.94x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	No	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	100	12
RAW Buffer Size	12	5
Time Lapse	No	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s	0.3s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	No
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	1200 shots	950 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL14a)	Yes (EN-EL15)
Weight	15.17 oz (430g)	27.0 oz (765g)
Size	4.9 x 3.9 x 3.0"	5.3 x 4.2 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2013

Nikon D3400 Advantages:

JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 12.

RAW Buffer Size – 12 vs 5.

Battery Life – 1200 shots vs 950 shots.

Bluetooth Support

Weight – The Nikon D3400 weighs 335g less.

Less Expensive – The D3400 costs around $400 less

Even though the D3400 is an entry-level DSLR and costs less, its JPEG and RAW buffer are way better, especially if you’re into sports and action photography.

Other than that, the D3400 costs noticeably less but also comes with less

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Nikon D7100 Advantages:

AF Points – 51 vs 11. More means you have a lot more focus points to choose from to perfectly frame your subject.

Cross-Type AF Points – 15 vs 1. Cross-type AF points are much more accurate and faster in low light.

Continuous Mode – 6fps vs 5fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

LCD – 3.2” vs 3.0”.

LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 95%.

Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

Microphone Jack – If you’re going to record videos where audio quality is important, a microphone jack is super helpful.

Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.

Time-Lapse

Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200.

Environmentally Sealed – The Nikon D7100 is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

The D7100 has quite a lot of important differences; first, the body is environmentally sealed which makes it a more ideal camera for outdoor extreme situations.

Then there’s the dual memory card slots, a faster maximum shutter speed, 51 vs 11 AF points, a bigger LCD screen and 100% viewfinder coverage. There are a few more differences too, but the ones above will make the most impact in everyday photography.

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