Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D610

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD3400D610
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3300 Nikon D600
      Successor ModelNikon 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)$1999/£1799.99/€2499.99 (body only), $2599/£2299.99/€2499 (with 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm35.9 x 24.0 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      ProcessorEXPEED 4EXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006016 x 4016
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20004512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 1968
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 mired
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      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 AFContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, 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 VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.70x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps6.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      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, 1 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-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; 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, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, 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, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      DxO Low Light ISO11922925
      DxO Color Depth24.825.1
      DxO Dynamic Range13.914.4
      DxO Overall Score8694
      Video Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Interval Recording
      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
      30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone or wireless remote) Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      Dimensions124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.6 x 5.3"9 x 7.1 x 6.4"
      Package Weight2.8 lb5.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      Battery PackEN-EL14aEN-EL15
      Battery Life1200 shots900 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D3400 Nikon D610
      Self Timer 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
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)Image sensor cleaning


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