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

Good colours; fine details; Good noise reduction; accurate white balance; Light; easy to use; Prolonged battery life

Autofocus is often slow; No sensor cleaning; No weatherproofing on body

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 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 Nikon D3400 is a solid camera all around, but its main benefit over other options today is the impressively low price. At $400 including a kit lens, it is very hard to match the value you get out of this camera.

I bought my D3400 a couple of weeks ago and it is amazing.It takes a little getting used to but once you get the knack of using it you will be happy.The photos are great quality.The videos are very good.I'm very happy with it.

The Nikon d3400 is a entry level dslr, an updated d3300 in essence aimed at novice users. First impressions are good guide mode for the novice users, if you just wanna shoot straight away along with automatic mode makes taking pictures out the box very easy.

Compact ,lightweight and good battery life

No touch screen

Good quality images and excellent value for money for an entry level DSLR

Should include a USB cord and a basic memory card but does not; Flash and on off fucntion not easy to use

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

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.