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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX410 IS 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon A3400 IS versus Canon SX410 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the SX410 IS (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was introduced 4 years before the SX410 IS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3400 IS grades vs the SX410 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon SX410 IS

 A3400 IS SX410 IS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon A3400 IS

 SX410 IS A3400 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX410 IS

 A3400 IS SX410 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon SX410 IS has dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS and the SX410 IS.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and SX410 IS is 96 and 80 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and SX410 IS.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3400 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Canon SX410 IS Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX410 IS Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
low frames per second (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (185 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (126g)
features focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (185 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (185 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Canon SX410 IS Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2015-02-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 0.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 325 gr (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 185 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $199