Canon
EOS Rebel T7
Budget APS-C DSLR (2000D) with 24MP, Wi-Fi, and simple controls for first-time buyers.
$449
Launch priceReleased Feb 2018
Nikon
D3400
Lightweight 24MP entry DX DSLR with no OLPF sensor, SnapBridge Bluetooth, Full HD 60p video, and class-leading 1,200-shot battery life.
$649
Launch priceReleased Aug 2016
EOS Rebel T7 is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS Rebel T7
Wins
D3400
13 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS Rebel T7 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
- AEOS Rebel T7 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 90 %)
- AEOS Rebel T7 has lower Weight (475 g vs 520 g)
- BD3400 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP)
- BD3400 has lower AF low-light limit (-8.5 EV vs -6.5 EV)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS Rebel T7
129 × 101 × 78 mm
475 g (1.05 lb / 16.76 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D3400
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
EOS Rebel T7 is 9mm narrower and 10mm thinner than D3400 but it is also 3mm taller.
EOS Rebel T7 is 45 g lighter than D3400.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm EOS Rebel T7 · 88mm D3400
Sensor size, to scale
EOS Rebel T7
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
D3400
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS Rebel T7
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
D3400
Nikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS Rebel T7
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129, 101.3, 77.6
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS Rebel T7 supports it
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 90 % — higher is better
Weight
475 g vs 520 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
D3400
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 11 fps
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS Rebel T7
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Wi-Fi
- ✓Easy to use
Cons
- –9-point AF
- –No 4K
- –Basic feature set
D3400
Pros
- ✓24.2MP no OLPF DX sensor
- ✓1,200-shot battery (CIPA)
- ✓Lightweight 445g with battery
- ✓SnapBridge Bluetooth sharing
- ✓Excellent beginner value used
Cons
- –11-point AF only
- –No 4K video
- –Fixed rear LCD (no tilt)
- –Discontinued — no Wi-Fi
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS Rebel T7
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS Rebel T7 or D3400?
D3400 scores 5.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS Rebel T7 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS Rebel T7 and D3400?
EOS Rebel T7 is 24.1 MP and D3400 is 24.2 MP, so the D3400 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the EOS Rebel T7 and D3400?
EOS Rebel T7 does not have IBIS, while D3400 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS Rebel T7 or the D3400?
EOS Rebel T7 reaches 11 fps electronic. D3400 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS Rebel T7 and D3400?
EOS Rebel T7 weighs 475 g and D3400 weighs 520 g, so the EOS Rebel T7 is 45 g lighter.
Do the EOS Rebel T7 and D3400 record 4K video?
EOS Rebel T7: 4K up to 60p. D3400: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS Rebel T7 and D3400 weather sealed?
EOS Rebel T7: No. D3400: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS Rebel T7 and 640 shots for the D3400, giving the D3400 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS Rebel T7 launched at $449 and D3400 at $649. The EOS Rebel T7 is $200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.