Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX210 IS

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX210 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was announced 21 months after the SX210 IS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores against the SX210 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Canon SX210 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SX210 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX210 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS against the SX210 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and SX210 IS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and SX210 IS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.