Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z5 II→Nikon D3400

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

You own

Nikon

Z5 II

£1299

2025

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D3400

£94 (-£1,205)

2016

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Z5 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the D3400

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	Z5 II	D3400
Price	£1,299	£94
Released	2025	2016	↓
Sensor	24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↓
Video	4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (uncropped), 10-bit N-Log	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	Hybrid phase-detect AF with 9 subject types (people, animals, birds, vehicles)	11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	7.5-stop IBIS with Focus Point VR	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	14fps	5fps	↓
Battery Life	380 shots (CIPA)	~1200 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	700g (with battery and card)	445g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x
Screen	Vari-angle touchscreen	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Nikon Z-mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Dual SD (UHS-II)	Single SD slot

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