Canon A2500 vs Canon A3400 IS
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon A2500 vs Canon A3400 IS Key Specs
Canon A2500
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon A2500
| A3400 IS | A2500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon A3400 IS
| A2500 | A3400 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal 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.
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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A2500 Portrait photography info
Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography info
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
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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Canon A3400 IS Street photography info
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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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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
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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Canon A2500 Travel photography factors
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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)
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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Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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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
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
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon 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 |
