Nikon D3400 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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Nikon D3400 vs Fujifilm X-T100

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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Succeeded by the Nikon D3500
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T200
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Differences

Nikon D3400 advantages over Fujifilm X-T100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$497 vs $599
Save money for lenses or accessories
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1200 vs 430 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
83 mm vs 68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.32 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 58 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T100 advantages over Nikon D3400

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer video battery life
90 vs 60 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
47 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More viewfinder magnification
0.62x vs 0.57x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
23 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Compact DSLR camera body; Excellent image quality; Reliable single-shot autofocus; Good continuous JPEG shooting performance; New kit lens has improved AF; Great value at current prices.
SnapBridge is slow and limited; Poor continuous autofocus; No built-in Wi-Fi; Mediocre video features.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-T100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon T6i

Nikon D3400

Canon T6i

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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Fujifilm X-T100

Canon T6i

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

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Compared to Nikon D5500

Nikon D3400

Nikon D5500

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D5500

Fujifilm X-T100

Nikon D5500

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

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Compared to Canon SL2

Nikon D3400

Canon SL2

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3400 vs Canon SL2

Fujifilm X-T100

Canon SL2

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

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Compared to Canon T7

Nikon D3400

Canon T7

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$464
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Nikon D3400 vs Canon T7

Fujifilm X-T100

Canon T7

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$464
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

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Compared to Sony A6400

Nikon D3400

Sony A6400

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$898
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3400 vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$898
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

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