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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 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 Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3400 IS was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm Z37 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Fujifilm Z37

 A3400 IS Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon A3400 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm Z37

 A3400 IS Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS vs the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and Fujifilm Z37.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (126 grams)
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 3s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $130