Nikon
D3300
Popular 24MP entry DX DSLR with no AA filter, EXPEED 4, Full HD 60p, and 700-shot battery in a compact body.
$649
Launch priceReleased Jan 2014
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
D3400 is 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
D3300
Wins
D3400
18 categories tied
Which would you choose?
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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D3400
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
D3300 and D3400 share virtually identical body dimensions.
D3300 and D3400 weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm D3300 · 88mm D3400
Sensor size, to scale
D3300
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D3400
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D3300
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270+
native lenses available
D3400
✓ more lensesNikon 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
D3300
No major advantages on measured specs.
Reasons to choose
D3400
No major advantages on measured specs.
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 493
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 90 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D3300
Pros
- ✓24.2MP no OLPF sensor
- ✓Full HD 60p video
- ✓Compact lightweight body
- ✓Strong used-market availability
- ✓Guide Mode for beginners
Cons
- –11-point AF
- –No Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- –Fixed LCD
- –Superseded by D3400/D3500
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, D3300 or D3400?
D3300 scores 5.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for D3400 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the D3300 and D3400?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the D3300 and D3400?
D3300 does not have IBIS, while D3400 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D3300 or the D3400?
D3300 reaches 11 fps electronic. D3400 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D3300 and D3400?
Both bodies weigh roughly 520 g.
Do the D3300 and D3400 record 4K video?
D3300: 4K up to 60p. D3400: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D3300 and D3400 weather sealed?
D3300: No. D3400: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D3300 and 640 shots for the D3400, giving the D3400 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $649.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.