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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G12

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G12 front
Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G12 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(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
  • Launched February 2012
Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Later Model is Canon G15
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G12 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon A3400 IS versus Canon G12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and G12 (10MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and G12 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A3400 IS was launched 13 months later than the G12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3400 IS grades versus the G12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon G12

 A3400 IS G12 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon A3400 IS

 G12 A3400 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon G12

 A3400 IS G12 

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G12 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon G12 has dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3400 IS versus Canon G12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the G12.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and G12 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G12 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and G12.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3400 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon A3400 IS will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer A3400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G12 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography details
Canon G12 Portrait photography details
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good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (401g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (370 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (126g)
includes touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
great battery life (370 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (401g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon G12 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging details
Canon G12 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
60
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (401g)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Canon G12
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCanon PowerShot G12
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Canon PowerShot G12
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-01-19
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 401g (0.88 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 161
Other
Battery life 180 shots 370 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $600