Canon A3400 IS vs Canon S90
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon S90 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Released April 2010
- Replacement is Canon S95
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon S90 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A3400 IS and Canon S90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and S90 (10MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and S90 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A3400 IS was launched 23 months later than the S90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3400 IS grades versus the S90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon S90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Canon PowerShot S90. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Canon S90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon S90
A3400 IS | S90 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | April 2010 | More recent by 23 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon A3400 IS
S90 | A3400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon S90
A3400 IS | S90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon S90 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon S90 has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3400 IS and Canon S90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A3400 IS against the S90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and S90 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon S90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and S90.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A3400 IS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon A3400 IS will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon S90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot S90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot S90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-04-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-105mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/500 seconds |
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 46 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 185 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $230 | $599 |