Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N
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![Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS/Canon-A3400-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N 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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and N (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The A3400 IS was manufactured 11 months before the N so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3400 IS scores against the N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Canon PowerShot N. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Canon N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon N
A3400 IS | N | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon A3400 IS
N | A3400 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon N
A3400 IS | N | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS provides 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) while the Canon N has dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the N.
![Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N size comparison Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-N-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and N is 96 and 93 respectively.
![Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N top view buttons comparison Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-N-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and N.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A3400 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N sensor size comparison Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-N-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3400 IS vs Canon N Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-N-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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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 N Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot N |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 2248 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | PureColor II G touch |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 195g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-9L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $230 | $299 |