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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 46 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 8256 x 5504
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 47 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 64-25600 (expands to 32-102400)
IMAGE White balance presets: 14
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 9.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes (2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 151
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1840
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes (4K movies or '8K' stills)
Summary
The D850 maximum resolution of 8256 x 5504 pixels (46 megapixels) is better in comparison with the D3400 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels). The D850 has larger sensor compared to the D3400: Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm). It is very significant difference between these cameras because big sensor lets you to take pictures of the better quality. The D850 offers a wider ISO range of 64-25600 than 100-25600 ISO range of the D3400. This ISO numbers let you to take better pictures in low light situations. The D850 provides more presets of white balance - 14. This specification gives you more control over colour. The D850 has more number of focus points than the D3400: 151 vs 11. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The Nikon D850 is produced with tilting display that will let you to make amazing selfie photos. The D850 screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the D3400 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The D850 has Yes inch touch screen that is larger than No inch screen of the D3400
The D3400 has built-in flash. The D850 battery life is better than the D3400 battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to make 1840 shots with the D850 and only 1200 with the D3400. The Nikon D3400 weighs 395g that is 610g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Nikon D850.
The Nikon D850 has 17 advantages and the D3400 only 3 so the D850 becomes the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon