Canon EOS Rebel T3 vs Nikon D3400

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS Rebel T3D3400
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XS Nikon D3300
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D3500
      MSRPBody w/AF-P 18-55mm VR lens ($649), body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR and 70-300 F4.5-6.3 non-VR lenses ($999)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.2 x 14.8 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels12.6 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      ProcessorDIGIC 4EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution4272 x 28486000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3088 x 2056, 2256 x 1504, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 4804496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 images at -/+ 3 steps
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points11
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystalTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.57x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Auto
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Off
      Rear-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Flash Range9.20 m7.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      DxO Low Light ISO7551192
      DxO Color Depth21.924.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.013.9
      DxO Overall Score6286
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector via smartphone or wireless remote)
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      Dimensions130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07")124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.6 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.8 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      Battery PackLP-E10EN-EL14a
      Battery Life700 shots1200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D3400
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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