Nikon D750 vs Nikon D3400

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D750 and Nikon D3400. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D750

Nikon D3400

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D750 were released 2014 and Nikon D3400 was released 2016. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D750	2014
Nikon D3400	2016

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D750 has a "Nikon FX"-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 **
Nikon D750	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
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:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon D750 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
Nikon D750	24 MP 24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016
Nikon D3400	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

Nikon D750 has a 1 % larger resolution than Nikon D3400. 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 Nikon D750. Nikon D3400 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D750 has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D750	100-12800
Nikon D3400	100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Nikon D750 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 Nikon D750
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. Nikon D750 can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3400 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D750	6,5
Nikon D3400	5

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon D750 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 D750 weighs 750 gr (equal to 1.65 lb) which is 90% heavier than Nikon D3400 and its 395 gr (or 0.87 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D750	750 gr 1.65 lb
Nikon D3400	395 gr 0.87 lb