Canon EOS 200D vs Nikon D3400
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 200D and Nikon D3400. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS 200D is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D3400 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS 200D were released 2017 and Nikon D3400 was released 2016. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Canon EOS 200D | Canon | 2017 |
| Nikon D3400 | Nikon | 2016 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 200D has a "APSC"-sensor while Nikon D3400 has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also effect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Canon EOS 200D | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
| Nikon D3400 | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Both these cameras has the exact same resolution. Canon EOS 200D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3400 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Canon EOS 200D | 24 MP | 24000000 | 6000 | 4000 |
| Nikon D3400 | 24 MP | 24000000 | 6000 | 4000 |
ISO range
Both of these cameras offers the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS 200D | 100-25600 |
| Nikon D3400 | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big diffence between these two cameras. Canon EOS 200D has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3400 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3400 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 200D
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3400
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Canon EOS 200D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3400 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS 200D | 5 |
| Nikon D3400 | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS 200D and Nikon D3400 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Canon EOS 200D weighs 453 gr (equal to 1 lb) which is 15% heavier than Nikon D3400 and its 395 gr (or 0,87 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Canon EOS 200D | 453 gr | 1 lb |
| Nikon D3400 | 395 gr | 0,87 lb |
