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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 White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe or wireless)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentamirror)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1200
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 24.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (3.8x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 315
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
Summary
The Nikon D3400 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The Nikon D3400 is produced with larger sensor compared to the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). This is the most significant advantage of this model because large sensor allows the photographer to shoot pictures of the more professional quality. The Nikon D3400 has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 125-12800 ISO range of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. Such ISO range let the camera owner to shoot good quality pictures in dim light conditions. The Nikon D3400 provides more presets of white balance - 12. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V offers more powerful 3.8x digital zoom. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V offers more focus points than the Nikon D3400: 315 vs 11. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while following a moving subject.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is equipped with tilting display which will let the photographer to make pictures from any interesting angle. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V screen is better as it offers more screen dots 1,228,800 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Nikon D3400 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Nikon D3400 provides better fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 second.
The Nikon D3400 supports external flash. An external flash provides great control over the exposure and lighting of the object in dim light and in bright light conditions when the photographer needs to fill-flash. The Nikon D3400 battery life is better than the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to produce 1200 photos with the D3400 and only 220 with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V weighs 299g that is 96g less than the weight of the Nikon D3400.
Taking into account the above differences the D3400 will be the best choice. Check the lowest price on Amazon