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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3400 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3400 IS Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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 A2200 vs Canon A3400 IS Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A2200 and Canon A3400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the A3400 IS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the A3400 IS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A2200 scores vs the A3400 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon A3400 IS

 A2200 A3400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon A2200

 A3400 IS A2200 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon A3400 IS

 A2200 A3400 IS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3400 IS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon A3400 IS has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon A2200 and Canon A3400 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A2200 and the A3400 IS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3400 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and A3400 IS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3400 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and A3400 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography features
Canon A3400 IS Street photography features
55
lighter than average (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography advice
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
37
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
good battery (280 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than average (135g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging information
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon A3400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 pictures 180 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NB-11L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $139 $230