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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A2300 versus Canon A3400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the A3400 IS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2300 was brought out at a similar time to the A3400 IS and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A2300 matches up against the A3400 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon A3400 IS

 A2300 A3400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon A2300

 A3400 IS A2300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon A3400 IS

 A2300 A3400 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon A3400 IS has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2300 versus Canon A3400 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2300 compared to the A3400 IS.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and A3400 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and A3400 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography features
Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography information
Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
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lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
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MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography highlights
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (126 grams)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
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reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging details
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon A3400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-02-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 125g (0.28 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos 180 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $139 $230