Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX540 HS
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX540 HS 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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed January 2016
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX540 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the SX540 HS (20MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe A3400 IS was manufactured 4 years before the SX540 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon A3400 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3400 IS grades vs the SX540 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Canon PowerShot SX540 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Canon SX540 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon SX540 HS
A3400 IS | SX540 HS | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Canon A3400 IS
SX540 HS | A3400 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | February 2012 | More recent by 47 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX540 HS
A3400 IS | SX540 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SX540 HS has measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX540 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS against the SX540 HS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and SX540 HS is 96 and 69 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and SX540 HS.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older A3400 IS will be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DIGIC 6 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 442g (0.97 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 pictures | 205 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $230 | $399 |