Canon EOS RP vs Nikon D3400

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS RPD3400
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3300
      Successor ModelNikon D3500
      MSRP$1299 (body), $1999 (w/EF adapter and EF 24-105mm STM IS lens), $2299 (w/RF 24-105mm F4L IS lens)Body 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 TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels27.1 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels26.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 40,000100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      ProcessorDIGIC 8EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution6240 x 41606000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-5 to +18 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points477911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      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 RP Nikon D3400
      Lens MountCanon RFNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.57x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 26.2 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      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 Range7.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash supportTTL: 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 ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock
      The metering mode for AE lock after focus can be customized
      Manual AE lock
      In the Fv, P, Tv, Av and M modes, enabled with the AE lock button. (Press again to update.)
      Enabled in all metering modes
      Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      DxO Low Light ISO29771192
      DxO Color Depth24.024.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.913.9
      DxO Overall Score8586
      Video Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      Movie File FormatMP4MOV
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps [120 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [13 to 26 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesUHD 4K: 3840 x 2160
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      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 RP Nikon D3400
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via cable or smartphone via smartphone or wireless remote)
      Environmental Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      Dimensions133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.35 x 2.76")124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.4 x 8.8 x 6"8.7 x 6.6 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.3 lb2.8 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      Battery PackLP-E17EN-EL14a
      Battery Life250 shots1200 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS RP Nikon D3400
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium alloy, with some parts of aluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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