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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(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
  • Released February 2012
Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX260 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and SX260 HS (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 3 months prior to the SX260 HS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores vs the SX260 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon SX260 HS

          

          

            
 A3400 IS SX260 HS 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon A3400 IS

          

          

            
 SX260 HS A3400 IS 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX260 HS

          

          

            
 A3400 IS SX260 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon SX260 HS has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX260 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the SX260 HS.
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX260 HS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and SX260 HS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX260 HS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and SX260 HS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

            Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX260 HS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 comes with face detect focus
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (231g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography info
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (180 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow fps (2.0 fps)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (230 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
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 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 provides touch focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (180 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition in class (231g)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 bad battery life (230 CIPA)
 low resolution (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery (180 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery life (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging highlights
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic support
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 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (231g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX260 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCanon PowerShot SX260 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2012-06-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 231 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 230 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $349