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+ 1 Outstanding advicegaryrhook wrote: What requirement, precisely, is not being met by your D3400?
It's worthwhile to understand exactly what problems you think need solving, before making a commitment.
That said, with Nikon, your step up will be to a D750 at least. Currently at $1500. (The D610 is being discontinued.)
What you really need is good glass. I don't know enough about the Sigma 10-20, but I know that that Nikon 16-35 is quite nice. And can be had used for $650-$700. For zoom, the Nikon 200-500 or the Sigma or Tamron 150-600 (I preferred the Nikon). That will set you back about $1150. Your camera is perfectly capable of meeting every need you describe in your post.
But really, until you can define your goals, and current challenges, stay put.
One thing that tempts me about a used D750 is that it will get away with cheap (really old) Nikon glass better than a crop body (the crop aspect magnifies the softness). Which is a bottom feeder game, not as reasonable as Gary mapped out.
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