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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600
IMAGE Uncompressed format: RAW
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Aperture priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Shutter priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Manual exposure mode: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe or wireless)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentamirror)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1200
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VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
Summary
The Nikon D3400 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Nikon Coolpix W100 highest resolution of 4160 x 3120 pixels (13 megapixels). The Nikon D3400 is produced with larger sensor compared to the Nikon Coolpix W100: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus 1/3.1' (4.7 x 3.5 mm). It is very significant difference between these cameras as big sensor lets you to produce photos of the better quality. The Nikon D3400 offers a wider ISO range of 100-25600 in compare with 125-1600 ISO range of the Nikon Coolpix W100. This ISO range let the photographer to produce good quality photos in low light situations. The Nikon D3400 can save files in RAW format which gives the best quality files by recording all of the data from the sensor. The Nikon Coolpix W100 provides better 4x digital zoom.
The Nikon D3400 screen is better as it offers more screen dots 921,000 in comparison to 230,000 dots of the Nikon Coolpix W100 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Nikon D3400 offers better minimum (30 seconds) and highest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The D3400 supports external flash. It provides superior control over the exposure and lighting of the object in dim light and in bright light situations when you need to fill-flash. The Nikon D3400 battery life is better than the Nikon Coolpix W100 battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 1200 shots with the D3400 and only 220 with the Coolpix W100. The Nikon Coolpix W100 weighs 177g which is 218g less than the weight of the D3400.
Taking into account the above differences the Nikon D3400 is the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon