Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3400

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD3100D3400
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3000 Nikon D3300
      Successor ModelNikon D3200 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 Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.1 x 15.4 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels14.8 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      ProcessorEXPEED 2EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 30726000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2304 x 15364496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual(up to 5 values can be stored), Fine tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points1111
      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 screenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.57x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically 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
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain      		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 Range12.00 m at ISO 1007.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLRTTL: 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 with sync and data contacts and safety lockHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAuto modes (auto, auto [flash off ]), Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      DxO Low Light ISO9191192
      DxO Color Depth22.524.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.313.9
      DxO Overall Score6786
      Video Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional via smartphone or wireless remote)
      Environmental Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      Dimensions124 x 96 x 75 mm (4.88 x 3.78 x 2.95")124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 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 Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      Battery PackEN-EL14EN-EL14a
      Battery Life550 shots1200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D3100 Nikon D3400
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Airflow Control System
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)      		Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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