Upgrade Guide
Nikon D3400→Nikon D600
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The D600 offers little measurable spec improvement over the D3400. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | D3400 | D600 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Street | -1.1 | ||
| Travel | -1.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.3 | ||
| Documentary | +0.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -1.4 | ||
| Food | -0.1 | ||
| Macro | -0.1 | ||
| Architecture | +0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | D3400 | D600 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 used | £172 used | |
| Released | 2016 | 2012 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | |
| Autofocus | 11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | 39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 5.5fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~1200 shots (CIPA) | ~900 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 445g (with battery) | 850g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots | 3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon F mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD slots |
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