Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5200

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD3400D5200
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3300 Nikon D5100
      Successor ModelNikon D3500 Nikon D5300
      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)With 18-55mm VR lens: Eu: €920 UK: £820
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel24.71 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      ProcessorEXPEED 4EXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20004496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 exposures
      Focus Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points1139
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points19
      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 D3400 Nikon D5200
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.52x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-1.7 to +0.7
      Shutter Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      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 Shooting5.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      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      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 10012.00 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, 1/2 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 meteringTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture 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, 1/2 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 buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with button
      DXO Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      DxO Low Light ISO11921284
      DxO Color Depth24.824.2
      DxO Dynamic Range13.913.9
      DxO Overall Score8684
      Video Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-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 D3400 Nikon D5200
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone or wireless remote) Optional ML-L3 or WR-R10
      Environmental Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      Dimensions124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")129 x 98 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.6 x 5.3"8.7 x 6.7 x 5.2"
      Package Weight2.8 lb3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      Battery PackEN-EL14aEN-EL14
      Battery Life1200 shots500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D3400 Nikon D5200
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)Image sensor cleaning
      Airflow Control System
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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