Nikon D3400
Score: 82/100
Pentax KF 18-55 WR
Score: 97/100Rankings
The Pentax KF is a rugged, weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with a 24.2 MP sensor, in-body stabilization and a fully articulating screen, aimed at outdoor and travel shooters. It offers solid image quality and legacy lens compatibility but falls short on battery endurance, modern connectivity and 4K video.
The Nikon D3400 is a lightweight, entry-level APS-C DSLR introduced in 2016 with a 24.2 MP sensor, EXPEED 4 processor, and Bluetooth SnapBridge. It offers excellent image quality and long battery life but lacks Wi-Fi, an articulating screen, and advanced video/audio features.
| Attribute | Nikon D3400 | |
|---|---|---|
24.2 MP | 24.24 MPbest | |
5 fps | 6 fpsbest | |
25,600 | 102,400best | |
1,200 shotsbest | 410 shots | |
11best | 11best | |
95 % | 100 %best | |
3 inbest | 3 inbest | |
0.85 xbest | 0.63 x |
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| Attribute | Nikon D3400 | |
|---|---|---|
Sensor & Image(3) | ||
Sensor Size | DX (APS-C) | APS-C |
Effective Megapixels (MP) | 24.2 MP | 24.24 MP |
Maximum ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (shots) (shots) | 1200 shots | 410 shots |
Performance(1) | ||
Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) | 5 fps | 6.0 fps |
Viewfinder(2) | ||
Viewfinder Coverage (%) | 95 % | 100 % |
Viewfinder Magnification (x) | 0.85 x | 0.63 x |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth | true | false |
Flash(1) | ||
Flash Sync Speed (1/seconds) | 200 1/seconds | 180 1/seconds |
Display(1) | ||
LCD Resolution (dots) | 921000 dots | 1037000 dots |
Lens & Mount(1) | ||
Lens Mount | Nikon F | K-mount |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 0.25 years | 1 years |
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Professional reviewers praise the D3400 for its impressive image quality, high resolution, quiet operation, and beginner-friendly features like Guide Mode and Bluetooth SnapBridge. They criticize the omission of Wi-Fi and the lack of weather sealing, noting the camera feels less robust for demanding environments.
Everyday users appreciate the camera's lightweight design, long battery life, and easy-to-use interface, especially the Guide Mode and automatic Bluetooth backup. Common complaints focus on the missing Wi-Fi, fixed LCD, weak built-in flash, and limited compatibility with older lenses.
Professional reviewers praise the KF for its rugged build, versatile articulated screen, and the benefit of in-body stabilization while noting that its modest battery capacity, lack of 4K video, and a relatively simple 11-point AF system keep it from competing with newer mirrorless offerings.
“fantastic little DSLR”
“Nikon's most advanced inexpensive super-compact DSLR ever.”
