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Canon A2500 vs Canon A3400 IS

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon A2500 vs Canon A3400 IS Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Canon A3400 IS Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A2500 versus Canon A3400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the A3400 IS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2500 was revealed 12 months after the A3400 IS which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A2500 matches up against the A3400 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon A3400 IS

		

		

			
 A2500 A3400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon A2500

		

		

			
 A3400 IS A2500 
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon A3400 IS

		

		

			
 A2500 A3400 IS 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2500 vs Canon A3400 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon A3400 IS has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Canon A2500 versus Canon A3400 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 compared to the A3400 IS.
Canon A2500 vs Canon A3400 IS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and A3400 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Canon A3400 IS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2500 vs Canon A3400 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and A3400 IS.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more recent A2500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon A2500 vs Canon A3400 IS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2500 vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2500 vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2500 Portrait photography info
Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography info
35
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A2500 Street photography info
Canon A3400 IS Street photography info
56
 lighter than average in class (135 grams)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (126 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
34
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (180 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2500 Travel photography factors
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography factors
69
 lighter than average in class (135 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
 lighter than others in class (126 grams)
 provides touch to focus
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery life (180 shots)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
 Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
41
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 terrible battery life (180 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
 Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (135g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic socket
34
 quite wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than others in class (126 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Canon A3400 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon A3400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 file format H.264 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 220 pictures 180 pictures
Battery style 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $109 $230