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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G15 front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15 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 G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
Photography Glossary

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15 Overview

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.

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The 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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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 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2012Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon G15

 A3400 IS G15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography info
Canon G15 Portrait photography info
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography info
Canon G15 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average (126 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (352g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Canon G15
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Canon G15
68
lighter than average (126 grams)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (352 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon G15 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (352 grams)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Canon G15
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCanon 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