Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS
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![Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS/Canon-A3000-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(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
- Introduced February 2012
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A3000 IS and Canon A3400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and A3400 IS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The A3000 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A3400 IS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3000 IS scores against the A3400 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Canon PowerShot A3400 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Canon A3400 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon A3400 IS
A3000 IS | A3400 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon A3000 IS
A3400 IS | A3000 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon A3400 IS
A3000 IS | A3400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Canon A3400 IS has sizing 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 A3000 IS and Canon A3400 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the A3400 IS.
![Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS size comparison Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and A3400 IS is 94 and 96 respectively.
![Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS top view buttons comparison Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and A3400 IS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS sensor size comparison Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 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 range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | - | 180 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NB-11L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $240 | $230 |