Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon D3400

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon D3400. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-A1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D3400 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-A1 were released 2013 and Nikon D3400 was released 2016. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-A1 2013
Nikon D3400 2016

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-A1 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D3400 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D3400 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-A1 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D3400 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-A1 has a 16 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
Fujifilm X-A1 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Nikon D3400 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Nikon D3400 has a 50 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-A1. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D3400 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-A1. Nikon D3400 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-A1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A1 200-6400
Nikon D3400 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Fujifilm X-A1 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 work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-A1
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3400

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A1 can shoot up to 5,6 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3400 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A1 5,6
Nikon D3400 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-A1 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, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D3400 weighs 395 gr (equal to 0.87 lb) which is 20% heavier than Fujifilm X-A1 and its 330 gr (or 0.73 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-A1 330 gr
0.73 lb
Nikon D3400 395 gr
0.87 lb

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon D3400 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon D3400, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-A1
Nikon D3400
Name Fujifilm X-A1 Nikon D3400
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-A1
Nikon D3400
Release Year 2013 2016
Release Date 2013-09-17 2016-08-17
MSRP 599 USD 649 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-A1
Nikon D3400
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-A1
Nikon D3400
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 24 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II EXPEED 4
Image
Fujifilm X-A1
Nikon D3400
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-A1
Nikon D3400
Autofocus Motor Yes No
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 49 11
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-A1
Nikon D3400
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 920000 921000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.57× (0.38× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-A1
Nikon D3400
Frames per second 5,6 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters 7 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-A1
Nikon D3400
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-A1
Nikon D3400
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-A1
Nikon D3400
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Geotagging setup, Image transfer (Individual image / Selected multiple images), View & Obt
Yes
Built-In SnapBridge (Bluetooth only)
Remote Control Optional through RR-90 (sold separately)
Yes (via smartphone or wireless remote)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-A1
Nikon D3400
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126 battery and BC-W126 charger
EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 1200 shots
Width 117 mm 124 mm
Height 67 mm 98 mm
Depth 39 mm 76 mm
Weight 330 gram 395 gram