Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D500
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon D3400: 395 g ; Nikon D500: 760 g
- Sensor size: Nikon D3400: 23.5 x 15.6 mm ; Nikon D500: 23.5 x 15.7 mm
- Sensor resolution: Nikon D3400: 6045 x 4003 ; Nikon D500: 5600 x 3733
- Effective megapixels: Nikon D3400: 24.2 ; Nikon D500: 20.9
- Max. video mode: Nikon D3400: 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) ; Nikon D500: 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
- Battery: Nikon D3400: EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery ; Nikon D500: Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon D3400 (24.2).
| Specification | Nikon D3400 | Nikon D500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | D3400 | D500 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 124 x 98 x 75.5 mm | 147 x 115 x 81 mm |
| Weight | 395 g | 760 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6045 x 4003 | 5600 x 3733 |
| Total megapixels | 24.72 | 21.56 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.2 | 20.9 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-25600 | Auto, 100 - 51200 (expandable to 50 - 1640000) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 921,600 dots | 2,359,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/XQD |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery |