Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR
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Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix F305EXR

Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon A3400 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizing.

The A3400 IS was announced 19 months after the F300EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3400 IS scores versus the F300EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR
A3400 IS | F300EXR | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon A3400 IS
F300EXR | A3400 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
A3400 IS | F300EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS features external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3400 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS and the F300EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and F300EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and F300EXR.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A3400 IS will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

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Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR |
Also called as | - | FinePix F305EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $230 | $280 |