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Nikon d3400
Nikon · Mirrorless Body
Used price as of Oct 3, 2026 · active listings
What do reviewers say about the Nikon d3400?
As of August 2026, among the 16 reviews we compiled, mount compatibility drew the most discussion: 32 claims from 9 of them, which we read as 50% positive, 44% neutral, 6% negative.
Reviewers are most positive about handling (54% positive, 38% neutral, 8% negative across 26 claims). Coverage of burst & buffer is mostly neutral: 23% positive, 58% neutral, 19% negative across 26 claims.
What are the Nikon d3400 specifications?
MountInterchangeable, Nikon F-mount
Weight G395 g without battery, memory card or body cap
ISO Native100–25,600 in 1/3 EV steps
Shutter Speed Range30 s to 1/4000 s in 1/2 or 1/3 stops and Bulb, 1/200 s X-sync
Battery ModelNikon EN-EL14a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
Card FormatsSecure Digital, SDHC and SDXC compatible, UHS-I bus
specs: wikipedia
What do reviewers praise and criticize?
Mount Compatibility
16 pos · 14 neu · 2 neg
“So, this is a DX F mount DSLR camera, and DX is Nikon's title for a crop sensor camera, the APSC format camera.” — Dee Bee Photos
Burst & Buffer
6 pos · 15 neu · 5 neg
“5 FPS you can hold to capture some good motion shots images and video look good in low light too with little to no chroma noise even at high ISO levels despite having the same battery as the D3300 the d3400 is rated at 12200 shots per charge which is a sizable bump from the 700 shots on the older” — Gadgets 360
Price & Value
10 pos · 9 neu · 3 neg
“the Nikon d3400 is a fine mix of the sublime and the ridiculous the sublime it delivers great photos and performance for a cheap DSLR well suited to a family photographer or budget traveler it can sustain a continuous shooting speed of about 5 frames per second that's fast enough for…” — CNET
Autofocus
6 pos · 8 neu · 3 neg
Connectivity
5 pos · 5 neu · 4 neg
“snap bridge to take your you can take the photos with your camera and then connect through the Bluetooth which is always on low energy yep low energy I actually have good energy right now with through low energy connect to snapbridge and transfer your files right to your phone or to other devices…” — Jared Polin
Sensor Performance
8 pos · 3 neu · 3 neg
“because we saw this big difference in image quality we went from a 14 megapixel camera up to a 24 megapixel camera and we saw better High ISO performance and so forth unfortunately though we don't really see that type of uh that type of jump for these days um when we went from the 3200 to the 33 it” — Jeremy Smith
More detail — 7 additional axes
Battery Life
6 pos · 5 neu · 2 neg
“And another benefit of this camera that I still find cannot be beat to this day is the massive battery life.” — Corey Mullins
Video Capability
6 pos · 4 neu · 2 neg
“is pretty incredible and such an entry-level camera being able to shoot a full 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second the only downfall I could really say about filming video is that the ETA focused was a tad slow they seem to take a while before it really focused on your subject especially if…” — Tech Nuovo
Build Quality
3 pos · 3 neu · 4 neg
“wildlife i would strongly look at the 5000 series or 7000 series nikon cameras cheap and plasticky feeling okay this does not exude confidence in terms of build quality i mean it still feels like a solid camera nothing rattles or shakes inside or anything like that but it's not weather resistant i…” — Lensvana
Weight & Portability
6 pos · 0 neu · 3 neg
Image Quality
3 pos · 1 neu · 0 neg
Dimensions
2 pos · 1 neu · 0 neg
What does a used Nikon d3400 cost?
pre_owned$124
refurbished$182
open_box$230
Prices as of Oct 3, 2026 — lowest active listing per condition.
Which reviews is this based on? (16)
Every claim above traces to these original reviews. We don't write opinions — we synthesize theirs.
📹 Pro Reviews (16)
- Nikon D3400 Tutorial For Beginners (Buttons, Dials & Settings) Chris Winter
- The Nikon D3400's still a first-dSLR favorite CNET
- The $300 Camera I Still Believe In Corey Mullins
- Nikon D3400 Review in 2026 – Is This Beginner DSLR Still Worth It? Dee Bee Photos
- Nikon D3400 Product Overview DPReview TV
- Nikon D3400 DSLR Camera Review | Still The Best Entry-Level DSLR? Gadgets 360
- Nikon D3400 still worth in 2023? Three years of HEAVY use Ilias Koureas
- Nikon D3400 Preview: A Rebranded D3300? Jared Polin
- Nikon D3400 Review Jeremy Smith
- Nikon D3400: Best Beginner DSLR under $250? Lensvana
- Nikon D3400 + Sigma 150-600C : Budget Camera For Wildlife Photography Manns Woodland Perspective
- 10 Tips for better photos with the Nikon D3400 Photo Genius
- Great Lens (35mm) - Field Test and Review (demo w/ Nikon D3400) RealWorld
- Nikon D3400 - Field Test and Review RealWorld
- The Best Camera For Amateur Photography??? The Nikon D3400 DSLR Review Tech Nuovo
- Is The Nikon D3400 Still Worth It In 2023? - Review Ville Rasku