Nikon D5600 does have some significant improvement over the Nikon D3400 camera, take a look at the table below for more details.
Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D3400 Specification Comparison Table
| Features / Models | Nikon D5600 |
Nikon D3400 |
| Megapixel | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Sensor size / type | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| Image processor |
Expeed 4 | Expeed 4 |
| Low pass filter | No | No |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| AF System | Contrast + Phase Detect sensor | Contrast detect+Phase detect |
| AF points | 39 points | 11 points |
| ISO | 100-25600 | 100-25600 |
| Shutter Min/Max | 30sec 1/4000 sec | 30 sec 1/4000 sec |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed | 5fps | 5fps |
| Video | 1920 x 1080 (60p,24fps) | 1920 x1080 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Display | 3.2″ Rear Touchscreen vari-angle LCD (1,037,000) | 3.0″ TFT- LCD Rear Screen (921K pixels) |
| Viewfinder | Optical Viewfinder (95%) | Optical Viewfinder (95%) |
| Hot-shoe | Yes | yes |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 480 shots | 1200 shots |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In, Nikon snapbridge | Built-In Wi-Fi, Nikon Snapbridge |
| Dimensions | 124 x 97 x 70 mm |
124 x 98 x 76 mm |
| Weight | 420g | 395g |
Unfortunately the sensor resolution, sensor size and the ISO range of both the sensor is same and without a doubt it is very clear that the image quality of both the camera will remains same despite of model difference.
The image processing unit of both the camera is Expeed 4 and the shooting speed of the both the camera is also same.
The only visible advantage in Nikon D5600 camera is advance AF system used inside the Nikon D5600 DSLR. The Nikon D5600 camera features 39 point AF system and the Nikon D3400 DSLR features 11 point AF system. hence more screen coverage directly means you will able to cover your subject more effectively and quickly with loosing it from AF area of from the shooting frame.
And the other advantage of D5600 is Rear LCD screen of the Nikon D5600 is vari-angle and touchable.
1200 shots capability of Nikon D3400 is truly amazing, the Nikon D5600 battery life remains limited to 480 shots only.
Verdict: Based on specification comparison review it’s very clear that Nikon D5600 sensor and image processor remains same, but at the same time you will get better AF system with the camera. Nikon D3400 battery backup is amazing and enough for shooting a entire event without replacing the power source. We recommend you to get Nikon D5600 is you need advance AF system otherwise the Nikon D3400 is sufficient for producing great photos.
I think that Nikon D5600 has a Hot-shoe.
Thanks alex.
And don`t forget the 3400 has no sensorcleaner build in