Nikon D3400 vs Sony Alpha 6700

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD3400Alpha 6700
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3300 Sony Alpha 6600
      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)$1400 body only
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.3 x 15.5 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel27.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel26.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,800
      Photo Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      ProcessorEXPEED 4Bionz XR
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006192 x 4128
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWRAW, HEIF, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicLight, Standard, Fine, Extra Fine
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points11759
      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 Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDLCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,037k dots
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dots
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30s
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 26 MP for up to 59 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      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      		Flash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable)
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 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
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      DxO Low Light ISO1192
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score86
      Video Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94/100/120 fps [50 to 280 Mb/s]

      XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s]

      XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 280 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s]

      XAVC S 4:2:0 8-BitUHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]

      XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, MIMO 2x2, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Creators' App
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Remote Control
      *As of July, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone or wireless remote)
      Environmental Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C
      Physical Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      Dimensions124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")122 x 69 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.72 x 2.52")
      Weight (inc. batteries)445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.6 x 5.3"6 x 5.1 x 4.9"
      Package Weight2.8 lb1.585 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      Battery PackEN-EL14aNP-FZ1000
      Battery Life1200 shots570 shots
      USB Charging USB PD supported
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon D3400 Sony Alpha 6700
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures 2/5/10-Second Delay
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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