Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X20
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Announced April 2013
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
- Successor is Fujifilm X30
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") possess different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A3400 IS was released 14 months before the Fujifilm X20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3400 IS grades versus the Fujifilm X20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Fujifilm X20. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Fujifilm X20
A3400 IS | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A3400 IS
Fujifilm X20 | A3400 IS | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 14 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm X20
A3400 IS | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS and the Fujifilm X20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 96 and 83 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and Fujifilm X20.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon A3400 IS will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3400 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Fujifilm X20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Fujifilm X20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-04-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 85 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/1000s |
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 353 gr (0.78 lb) |
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 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 pictures | 270 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $500 |