Upgrade Guide

Nikon D3400→Nikon D7100

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D3400

£94

2016

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D7100

£199 (+£105)

2013

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the D3400. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the D7100

Unchanged or similar

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	D3400	D7100
Price	£94	£199
Released	2016	2013	↓
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS	24.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080p/60	Full HD 1080p/30 (60i), 720p/60
Autofocus	11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	51-point phase-detect (15 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	6fps	↑
Battery Life	~1200 shots (CIPA)	~950 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	445g (with battery)	765g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots	3.2" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Dual SD slots

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