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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3400 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released 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 A2400 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon A2400 IS and Canon A3400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the A3400 IS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was released within a month of the A3400 IS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2400 IS scores against the A3400 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon A3400 IS

 A2400 IS A3400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon A2400 IS

 A3400 IS A2400 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon A3400 IS

 A2400 IS A3400 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the A3400 IS.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3400 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and A3400 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and A3400 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography information
Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 per charge)
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others (126g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (126g)
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging factors
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon A3400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot A3400 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Mic 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 126 grams (0.28 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 94 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 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 190 pictures 180 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $230