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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3400 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3400 IS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3400 IS Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon A1300 versus Canon A3400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the A3400 IS (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was introduced about the same time to the A3400 IS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1300 grades vs the A3400 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon A3400 IS

 A1300 A3400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon A1300

 A3400 IS A1300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon A3400 IS

 A1300 A3400 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3400 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon A3400 IS has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 compared to the A3400 IS.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3400 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and A3400 IS is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3400 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and A3400 IS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Canon A3400 IS Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (126g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography highlights
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography highlights
33
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography advice
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (126g)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography advice
Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging details
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon A3400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 220 shots 180 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $230