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October 2016
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The editors liked
This is a cheap camera but there is nothing cheap about its image quality. RAW files are excellent with consistently good white balance
Sharpness and tonality. High ISO images are remarkably noise free – at ISO 6400 noise is barely visible and easily rem
Very compact and lightweight body
Superb battery life – best in class by some margin
Good singleshot autofocus performance
Very compact and quiet AFP 1855mm f/3.55.6G VR kit lens
The Nikon D3400 delivers the image quality and speed that a first-time dSLR buyer should expect
The editors didn't like
The SnapBridge Bluetooth connectivity is no match for a full WiFi smartphonetocamera connection. It only transfers files from camera to phone and doesn't function as a wireless remote
LCD screen lacks touch operation and is somewhat reflective
Lacklustre kitlens performance at wide and telephoto ends
Poor connectivity options and connectivity performance
Unremarkable burst depth when shooting raw images
Currently not great value fo
A lot of the small annoyances from previous models remain
Including tiny autofocus points in the viewfinder and a nonpersistent self-timer mode. Plus
Its Bluetooth-only wireless solution isn't very good
The Nikon D3400 delivers the image quality and speed that a first-time dSLR buyer should expect
A lot of the small annoyances from previous models remain, including tiny autofocus points in the viewfinder and a nonpersistent self-timer mode. Plus, its Bluetooth-only wireless solution isn't very good
Very good photo quality for its class plus performance fast enough to capture kids and pets make the Nikon D3400 A solid choice for a first dSLR...
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Published: 2016-10-12, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
This is a cheap camera but there is nothing cheap about its image quality. RAW files are excellent with consistently good white balance, sharpness and tonality. High ISO images are remarkably noise free – at ISO 6400 noise is barely visible and easily rem
The SnapBridge Bluetooth connectivity is no match for a full WiFi smartphonetocamera connection. It only transfers files from camera to phone and doesn't function as a wireless remote
This camera opens the door to the vast Nikon range of lenses and accessories. It is clearly aimed at those people who think that DSLRs are the only serious cameras worthy of consideration and at this price there certainly isn't much competition, except fr...
Despite being a fairly unexciting camera, the D3400 deserves our Editor's Choice commendation because it delivers high picture and video quality at an affordable price. It's up to individual buyers whether they are prepared to accept the loss of bracketin...
Very compact and lightweight body, Superb battery life – best in class by some margin, Good singleshot autofocus performance, Very compact and quiet AFP 1855mm f/3.55.6G VR kit lens
LCD screen lacks touch operation and is somewhat reflective, Lacklustre kitlens performance at wide and telephoto ends, Poor connectivity options and connectivity performance, Unremarkable burst depth when shooting raw images, Currently not great value fo
The Nikon D3400 has plenty going for it, with a beautifully compact body, a decent AF system, huge battery life and reliable image quality. It is, however, a familiar case of it currently being priced well above a number of older but better-specified alte...
High ISO performance, Great image quality, Very user friendly
Small optical viewfinder, No WiFi support,
Whether you've just started taking an interest in photography or you just want to get better, the Nikon D3400 is a good pick. Its decent ISO performance, shutter speed, continuous shooting of 5 frames per second, new AF-P VR lens for a quiet autofocus sys...
Compact design, Above-average dynamic range, Very good value
Autofocus could be improved, Limited video features, Fixed LCD screen
A category winner for entry-level DSLRs.The Nikon D3400 manages to exceed the expectations we had for its price category, all while providing a great platform for beginners to learn and grow on. We think shoppers new to photography and budget-conscious bu...
Small and light, High image quality, Good performance in low light, Fast, Attractively priced, SnapBridge,
No automatic dust reduction, Slow AF in LiveView, Difficult menus and limited control options, No touchscreen, Whether or not you see the addition of SnapBridge and the removal of the automatic dust filter as progress or not is a personal choice. The Niko
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