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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released February 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and A3400 IS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A3400 IS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the A3400 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon A3400 IS

 A2100 IS A3400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon A2100 IS

 A3400 IS A2100 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon A3400 IS

 A2100 IS A3400 IS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS has external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon A3400 IS has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS versus the A3400 IS.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and A3400 IS is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and A3400 IS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography details
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition (126g)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography factors
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (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")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging factors
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
34
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Canon A3400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCanon PowerShot A3400 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $220 $230