Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G11
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G11 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2009
- Replacement is Canon G12

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G11 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and G11 (10MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

The A3400 IS was introduced 2 years after the G11 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3400 IS scores against the G11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G11 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Canon PowerShot G11. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Canon G11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon G11
A3400 IS | G11 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | December 2009 | Newer by 27 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon A3400 IS
G11 | A3400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon G11
A3400 IS | G11 |
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G11 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS features outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon G11 has specifications of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Check the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS vs the G11.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and G11 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G11 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and G11.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Canon A3400 IS will give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G11 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot G11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot G11 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2009-12-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 375g (0.83 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 169 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-7L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $230 | $600 |