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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89 Imaging
45 Features
51 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX710 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX720 HS
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon A3400 IS versus Canon SX710 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was announced 3 years before the SX710 HS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3400 IS matches up against the SX710 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon SX710 HS

          

          

            
 A3400 IS SX710 HS 
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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon A3400 IS

          

          

            
 SX710 HS A3400 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX710 HS

          

          

            
 A3400 IS SX710 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS offers outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon SX710 HS has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3400 IS versus Canon SX710 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS versus the SX710 HS.
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and SX710 HS is 96 and 89 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and SX710 HS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older A3400 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

            Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch focus
 lighter than competitors (126g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (269 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (180 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 amazing zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 max fps low (6.0 fps)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (230 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography details
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 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 has touch focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (180 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than average in class (269 grams)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 great reach (750mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low battery life (230 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery (180 shots)
 no Time Lapse recording
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery life (230 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging factors
34
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic jack
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 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (269 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
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 rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
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, slow synchro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 shots 230 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $230 $349