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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 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
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was brought out 2 months after the Fujifilm JX500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores versus the Fujifilm JX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Fujifilm JX500

		

		

			
 A3400 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon A3400 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX500 A3400 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm JX500

		

		

			
 A3400 IS Fujifilm JX500 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3400 IS against the Fujifilm JX500.
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and Fujifilm JX500.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 good megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than competition (126g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
55
 lighter than others in class (113g)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography advice
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery (180 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition (126 grams)
 boasts focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery (180 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than others in class (113 grams)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 does not have 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 JX500
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 rather wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery (180 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
33
 quite wide (26mm)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging factors
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 rather wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (126g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
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 quite wide (26mm)
 lighter than others in class (113g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $90