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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Released February 2012
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • New Model is Fujifilm X20
Photography Glossary

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3400 IS was introduced 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm X10 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3400 IS scores vs the Fujifilm X10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Fujifilm X10

 A3400 IS Fujifilm X10 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon A3400 IS

 Fujifilm X10 A3400 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm X10

 A3400 IS Fujifilm X10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm X10 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A3400 IS vs the Fujifilm X10.

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and Fujifilm X10 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and Fujifilm X10.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon A3400 IS will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm X10
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm X10 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (126g)
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery power (270 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISFujifilm X10
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Fujifilm X10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2012-07-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/1000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 245
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 270 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $600