Canon T6 vs. Nikon D3400

[Bub]

I used to screw around on film cameras a while back and now I'm looking into purchasing a DSLR and am deciding between 2. I like Canon and the reviews are solid but I am getting hung up on a few options the Nikon has over the Canon for only $50. Which is the better option and why? Primary uses will be portraits of people, things, cars and landscape. Thanks!

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/compare/Canon_Rebel_T6_vs_Nikon_D3400/BHitems/1238275-REG_1275034-REG

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[Bub]

I should also add that the site I'm looking at is throwing in a Canon PIXMA MG5720 Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer with the T6 purchase for $449. Not the biggest deal but still sweetens the Canon pot

 

[DanJ]

I wouldn't let a printer influence your choice too much. Photo printing services are so cheap now I don't think it's really cost effective to do it yourself anymore when you consider the price of paper and ink. Honestly Canon and Nikon both make great cameras now and it comes down to personal preference. I'd go to a Best Buy or something and hold both to see what you like better.

After looking at specs I'd go with the Nikon. It has 11 autofocus points vs the canons 9, a much broader ISO sensitivity range for low light shots, and shoots at 5fps vs the Canon's 3fps. It also beats the Canon in resolution at 24.2mp vs 18mp. 18mp is more than enough and higher resolution generally just equals larger file sizes, but it's nice to have the option if you want to blow something up to 20" x 30" or something like that.

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

Can't go wrong with either. I'm partial to Nikon because the have used the same lens mount since the mid 70's. I can literally grab a vintage Lens from an old Nikon F2 Film SLR and mount it onto my D700. I routinely use vintage Manual focus Glass.

 

[Bub]

I think I like the Nikon better, just looking to see if it was $50 better or if there close enough to never notice any difference. I'd like to hang onto this for a while.

 

[Mike K]

I'm partial to Canon because the glass is ubiquitous and it's more of an industry standard. That said, between those two cameras the Nikon is the better choice.

 

[Bub]

Thanks. I just ordered the D3400 I'm excited. Will update review once it gets here

 

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[Knowklew]

I just picked up a Canon T6 with extra lens (75-300) and bag for 449 yesterday.

It looks like a damn nice camera especially for the price.

 

[Bub]

I just picked up a Canon T6 with extra lens (75-300) and bag for 449 yesterday.

It looks like a damn nice camera especially for the price.

that's why I pulled the trigger. Both the canon and Nikon had the extra lens. it was the $449 vs $499 I was debating lol

 

[torquelover]

You guys look at the T6i at all or no?

 

[Knowklew]

Canon didnt have as good of a deal going with the T6i, so i stuck with the T6 as it will do more than what my wife and I will need.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

Thread bump...

hopefully [MENTION=10343]Bub[/MENTION] doesn't mind me asking... but what's a decent camera.... Amazon just sent me a warehouse deals email.

decent photos with video capabilities.... would have been nice for the track day, since I can't zoom with the GoPro

 

[cap42]

I just upgraded my wife's D60 to a D5600 and man what a upgrade it was. I know it's a little costlier than the 3000 and 4000 series but still low cost enough to last 10 years.

 

[Bub]

So I've been learning how to use the d3400 since I bought this almost a year ago now. I love it. It's a great entry level camera. The pics I'm taking with it look insanely better than the cell phone and point and shoot photos that were going in his baby book. The only regret I have, is I'm enjoying this so much I almost wish I didn't go with such an entry level camera because I find myself wanting more out of my pics. It could definitely be my skill as I like to play with different settings and shoot in manual a lot. Otherwise I recommend this camera to anyone looking to pick up a very affordable entry level dslr

Here are photos I've taken with the camera using the kit 70-300, the 18-55 and I did pick up a 50mm prime lenses (respectively)

 

[DanJ]

The cheapo 50mm f/1.8 takes some of the sharpest photos. If you're ever looking to expand I have a sigma 17-50 f/2.8 and sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 I'd let go pretty cheap as I switched to FX and have no use for DX lenses anymore.

 

[Fish]

I need to break out my D60 and take more pics. LOL. Its probably shit compared to new cameras.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

I need to be schooled on the terminology being thrown around in here

 

[DanJ]

I need to break out my D60 and take more pics. LOL. Its probably shit compared to new cameras.

In favorable lighting at a reasonable image size you probably can't tell a difference. The only reason I've upgraded D40>D90>D7100>D750 is for shutter speed and high ISO image quality. After upgrading to the D750 a new body would have to offer some pretty crazy stuff to make me upgrade again.