Canon 1300D vs Nikon D3400: There’s A Clear Winner
PRODUCT COMPARISON
Canon 1300D / T6
- Size: 3.1 x 5.1 x 4 inches
- Weight: 17.11 oz. / 485g (Body Only)
- Sensor: 18 MP APS-C
- Processor: Digic 4+
- Autofocus: 9 points
- LCD Screen: 7.5cm (3.0") TFT, approx. 920k dots
- Video: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps); 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps); 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
- Aspect Ratios: 3:2
- ISO Options: 100 - 6400
- Shutter Speeds: 1/4000 to 30 sec
- Continuous Shooting (fps) Max.: 3
- Built-in Flash: ✓
- Optical Viewfinder: ✓
- Timelapse: ✗
- Wireless Connectivity: Wifi, NFC
- Battery Life: 500 shots
Nikon 3400
- Size: 3.0 x 4.9 x 3.9 inches
- Weight: 14 oz / 395 g (Body Only)
- Sensor: 24.2 MP DX APS-C
- Processor: EXPEED 4
- Autofocus: 11 points
- LCD Screen: 7.5cm (3.0") TFT, approx. 920k dots
- Video: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps); 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps); 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
- Aspect Ratios: 3:2
- ISO Options: 100 - 25,600
- Shutter Speeds: 1/4000 to 30 sec
- Continuous Shooting (fps) Max.: 5
- Built-in Flash: ✓
- Optical Viewfinder: ✓
- Timelapse: ✗
- Wireless Connectivity: Wifi, Bluetooth
- Battery Life: 1200 shots
Canon and Nikon often go head to head when it comes to cameras and these two are no exception. Both are great entry-level DLSR with APS-C sensors, but there are a few striking differences I will highlight below.
I have listed the main specs in a table below so you can quickly and easily see them, and then below that are the main differences you should be aware of.
Both cameras are a great way to start your photography without spending a lot of money, so there are no losers here, but one camera does stand out….
The Differences Between Them
Rather than bore you with the details on each camera, I have listed the main differences, starting with what I think are the most important at the start.
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- Weight & Size: The Nikon 3400 is the clear winner here being just a tad smaller, but a whopping 3oz lighter, which for a camera of this size is a lot.
- Battery life: Once you get going with a DSLR you will eventually run out of juice, so when you compare these two, it’s amazing to see that the Nikon gives you 1200 shots vs 500 on the Canon. A huge difference in battery life.
- Sensor Megapixels: You probably won’t notice this unless you plan on blowing your pictures up and hanging them on