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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

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.

Photography Glossary

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
34
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
38
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
68
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)
69
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
41
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
44
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