Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
- Launched June 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and D20 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The A3400 IS was launched 16 months prior to the D20 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3400 IS grades against the D20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Canon PowerShot D20. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Canon D20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon D20
A3400 IS | D20 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon A3400 IS
D20 | A3400 IS | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 16 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon D20
A3400 IS | D20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS has outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon D20 has measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A3400 IS versus the D20.
![Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 size comparison Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-D20-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and D20 is 96 and 91 respectively.
![Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 top view buttons comparison Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-D20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and D20.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A3400 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 sensor size comparison Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-D20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3400 IS vs Canon D20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-D20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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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 A3400 IS vs Canon D20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot D20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot D20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-06-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | PureColor II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 228 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") |
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 | 180 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $230 | $299 |