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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
Published: 2016-12-15, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: In part 2 of our review of the best lenses for the Nikon D3400, we're looking at the performance of zoom lenses. More versatile than a fixed focal length prime lens, zoom lenses are often preferred by entry-level DSLR shooters, thanks to the convenience o...
Published: 2016-11-21, Author: Dan , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: Entry-level interchangeable lens cameras have never been so affordable or more capable. There are plenty of choices around the $500 mark that will take better pictures than most cameras ever made.They don't always have the very latest sensors or the premi...
Great image quality, Speedy performance, Excellent battery life, Good in low light, Easy transfer of images to mobile devices, Solid set of practical and creative features
No external microphone jack, Lack of dust-cleaning mechanism, No auto-exposure bracketing
The D3400 delivers consistently good images with little effort, thanks to a multitude of automatic, semiautomatic and manual options. Even if you're a first-time DSLR user, it's almost guaranteed that you'll get good photos out of the box. If you're a cur...
Published: 2016-11-10, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Compact, 24MP image sensor, Includes lens, Solid autofocus and high ISO performance, 5,1fps continuous shooting, Guide Mode for beginners, Bluetooth wireless file transfer
Fixed, non-touch LCD, Pentamirror viewfinder, Limited buffer when shooting Raw, Omits microphone input, Video autofocus not as advanced as some mirrorless competitors
The Nikon D3400 is a solid entry-level SLR camera with wireless transfer capability and a Guide Mode to help you get better shots...
Published: 2016-11-04, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
As an entry-level APS-C model, the Nikon D3400 is difficult to beat in terms of sensor performance. Nikon has tweaked the sensor to the same level as the pricier D5500. However, except for the SnapBridge connectivity option, the D3400 is very close to tha...
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Published: 2016-10-17, Author: Chris , review by: dpreview.com
Simple control layout, Lightweight camera body, Very nice JPEGs, Excellent battery life (CIPA rated 1200 shots), Nice Dynamic Range in Raw files, Detailed, smooth 1080/60p HD video, Updated kit lenses
Cheapfeeling body, No built in sensor cleaning, Slow liveview autofocus, No touch or articulating LCD screen, Flash activates when it's not needed in 'auto' mode, Weaker strength flash rated for 7m, No secondary control dial for easy access to aperture an
Although the D3400 only received a modest update it still hold its own as one of the better beginner DSLRs on the market. The camera still features a 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor that offers fantastic Raw performance and punchy, yet pleasing JPEGs. The kit lens...
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...
Nikon D3400Nikon's latest entry-level camera is a great choice for anyone looking to move up from a phone or basic compact camera to take photography more seriously. Find out more in our Nikon D3400 review.30 second Nikon D3400 review…The D3400 is Nikon's...
While the extended battery life and Snapbridge support are both nice additions to the new Nikon D3400, it doesn't really offer anything that the previous D300 model did, either in terms of features or design. Indeed, the new model actually offers fewer S...
Compact DSLR camera body; Excellent image quality; Reliable single-shot autofocus; Good continuous JPEG shooting performance; New kit lens has improved AF; Great value at current prices,
SnapBridge is slow and limited; Poor continuous autofocus; No built-in Wi-Fi; Mediocre video features,
