Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX600 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was brought out 23 months earlier than the SX600 HS making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3400 IS grades versus the SX600 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS has got exterior measurements 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 SX600 HS has specifications of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX600 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS against the SX600 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and SX600 HS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and SX600 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3400 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.