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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR 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
  • Announced February 2012
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon A3400 IS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is fairly similar but the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 14 months after the Fujifilm F500 EXR making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3400 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

		

		

			
 A3400 IS Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon A3400 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F500 EXR A3400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR

		

		

			
 A3400 IS Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS has outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3400 IS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The A3400 IS comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The younger A3400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
31
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography factors
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (180 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
48
 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 supports focus by touch
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery power (180 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition in class (215g)
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (360mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery power (180 shots)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
34
 quite wide (28mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (215g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 missing external mic socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISFujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $430