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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2012
Canon A3500 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
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the A3500 IS (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was announced 11 months prior to the A3500 IS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3400 IS grades vs the A3500 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon A3500 IS

 A3400 IS A3500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A3400 IS

 A3500 IS A3400 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon A3500 IS

 A3400 IS A3500 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon A3500 IS has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS and the A3500 IS.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and A3500 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and A3500 IS.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A3400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography factors
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography factors
Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
features touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (135 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography details
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Canon A3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCanon PowerShot A3500 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 135g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" 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 photographs 200 photographs
Form 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $115