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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS 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
  • Announced February 2012
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon A3400 IS versus Canon SX220 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 13 months after the SX220 HS making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3400 IS matches up vs the SX220 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon SX220 HS

 A3400 IS SX220 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011Newer by 13 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon A3400 IS

 SX220 HS A3400 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX220 HS

 A3400 IS SX220 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS provides physical 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 SX220 HS has specifications of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3400 IS versus Canon SX220 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS against the SX220 HS.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and SX220 HS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and SX220 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
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good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
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 SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography info
Canon SX220 HS Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (126g)
features touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (210 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX220 HS Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCanon SX220 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Canon SX220 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) -
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $399