I've been using it for almost a month now I guess, and this was my first dslr. It shoots really good photos in manual mode and in auto mode I experienced some noise in pictures in low light and in the night.

The Nikon D3400 is a new entry-level DSLR camera with a 24.2 megapixel DX format APS-C sensor with no anti-aliasing filter. The main improvements to the D3400 are extended battery life and SnapBridge support.

Announced on 17 August, the Nikon D3400 replaces the two-year-old D3300 at the bottom of the company's DSLR line-up. Competitively priced and similar in body design and functionality to its predecessor, the D3400 is the first entry-level DSLR with integrated SnapBridge connectivity, enabled via low...

The Nikon D3300 has long been my go-to recommendation for a cheap dSLR, but after two years it's usually time to slap a new coat of paint on consumer products. Nikon's 2016 update to that camera, the D3400, has some small enhancements to bring it up to date, but nothing vital.

The Nikon D3400 delivers the image quality and speed that a first-time dSLR buyer should expect

A lot of the small annoyances from previous models remain, including tiny autofocus points in the viewfinder and a nonpersistent self-timer mode; Plus, its Bluetooth-only wireless solution isn't very good

The D3400 left a bit to be desired considering that this is supposed to be an updated version of the D3300. With the removal of the in-body sensor cleaning and the external mic port we expected there to be a few more updates to the D3400 and, well, we just didn't get them.

The Nikon D3400 is an update to Nikon's entry-level DSLR, replacing the two year old D3300. The headline new feature is SnapBridge – Nikon's low-power Bluetooth connection that allows continuous image transfer to your smartphone in the background while you shoot.

The Nikon D3400 ($649.95 with 18-55mm lens) is the latest version of the company's entry-level SLR . It's a strong performer, as it's built around an excellent 24MP image sensor and includes an 11-point autofocus system that tracks subjects at 5.1fps.

Compact; 24MP image sensor; Includes lens; Solid autofocus and high ISO performance; 5.1fps continuous shooting; Guide Mode for beginners; Bluetooth wireless file transfer

Fixed, non-touch LCD; Pentamirror viewfinder; Limited buffer when shooting Raw; Omits microphone input; Video autofocus not as advanced as some mirrorless competitors

Nikon ' s latest entry-level DSLR, the 24 - megapixel D3400 , may not seem like much of an upgrade , and in some ways, it ' s not. In fact, it ' s missing a couple of features that were standard on its D3300 predecessor, such as a microphone jack and a dust-cleaning mechanism for the sensor.

Great image quality; Speedy performance; Excellent battery life; Good in low light; Easy transfer of images to mobile devices; Solid set of practical and creative features

No external microphone jack; Lack of dust-cleaning mechanism; No auto-exposure bracketing

Nikon makes DSLRs with two types of sensor – full-frame and APS-C. The new D3400 is Nikon's most entry-level camera, and takes on the smaller APS-C chip to keep costs down – Nikon calls this its DX range.

My contention has always been that a real live camera affords superior image quality over any smartphone. But you know that already, especially when it comes to optical options, low-light capability, high ISO, video capability, and, perhaps most importantly, the experience of being able to see what...