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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A1100 IS versus Canon A3400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and A3400 IS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A3400 IS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1100 IS scores versus the A3400 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon A3400 IS

 A1100 IS A3400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon A1100 IS

 A3400 IS A1100 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon A3400 IS

 A1100 IS A3400 IS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS offers outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon A3400 IS has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS vs the A3400 IS.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and A3400 IS is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and A3400 IS.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography features
Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
26
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography highlights
Canon A3400 IS Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography advice
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography advice
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition in class (126g)
offers focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon A3400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot A3400 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $230