Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Canon PowerShot A3400 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery & Canon A3400 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon A3400 IS
A2300 | A3400 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon A2300
A3400 IS | A2300 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon A3400 IS
A2300 | A3400 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | |
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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 |