Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15 Key Specs
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- 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
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The following is a in depth review of the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and G15 (12MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A3400 IS was announced 7 months prior to the G15 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores against the G15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Canon PowerShot G15. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Canon G15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon G15
| A3400 IS | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon A3400 IS
| G15 | A3400 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon G15
| A3400 IS | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon G15 has specifications of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A3400 IS and the G15.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and G15 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and G15.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon A3400 IS will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A3400 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot G15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot G15 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2012-09-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Digic 5 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection 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) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT PureColor II G LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| 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 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 352 gr (0.78 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 46 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 165 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 images | 350 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | NB-10L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $230 | $499 |