Canon T5i vs Nikon D3400 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon T5i vs Nikon D3400.

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.

	Canon T5i	Nikon D3400
Megapixels	18	24.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C (DX)
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	5184 x 3456	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Nikon FX/DX
ISO	100 - 12,800	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	25,600	No
AF Points	9	11
Cross-type AF Points	9	1
Continuous Mode	5fps	5fps
LCD	3.0" - Fully Articulated	3.0" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.85x	0.85x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	No
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	15	100
RAW Buffer Size	6	12
Time Lapse	No	No
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/200
Startup Time	0.7s	0.5s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	No
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	No
Battery Life (CIPA)	440 shots	1200 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E8)	Yes (EN-EL14a)
Weight	18.5 oz (525g)	15.17 oz (430g)
Size	5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1"	4.9 x 3.9 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2013	2016

Canon T5i Advantages:

• Cross-type AF Points – 9 vs 1. The T5i has 2 less points, but on the other hand all of its 9 are cross-type (more accurate in low light).

• LCD – It’s fully articulated.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Touchscreen Support

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

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Nikon D3400 Advantages:

• Megapixels –  6.2 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Nikon D3400 is a much better choice.

• AA Filter – The Nikon D3400 has no AA filter.

• AF Points – 11 vs 9.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 15. Useful for long bursts.

• RAW Buffer Size – 12 vs 6.

• Bluetooth Support

• Battery Life – 1200 shots vs 440 shots.

• Weight – The Nikon D3400 weighs 95g less.

• Size – The Nikon D3400 is noticeably smaller.

• Less Expensive – The D3400 with the kit lens costs around $100 less

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.