Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 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)
![Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS/Canon-SX400-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 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
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Announced July 2014
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A3000 IS and Canon SX400 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The A3000 IS was released 5 years before the SX400 IS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the SX400 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Canon SX400 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon SX400 IS
A3000 IS | SX400 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon A3000 IS
SX400 IS | A3000 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 55 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon SX400 IS
A3000 IS | SX400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon SX400 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3000 IS and Canon SX400 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3000 IS against the SX400 IS.
![Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and SX400 IS is 94 and 81 respectively.
![Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and SX400 IS.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX400 IS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2014-07-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4+ |
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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 313 gr (0.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 190 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $240 | $229 |