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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(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
  • Launched February 2012
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A3400 IS grades versus the Fujifilm X30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Fujifilm X30

 A3400 IS Fujifilm X30 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon A3400 IS

 Fujifilm X30 A3400 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2014February 2012Newer by 31 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm X30

 A3400 IS Fujifilm X30 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS comes with outside 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 X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm X30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon A3400 IS will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A3400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography info
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lighter than others (126 grams)
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (423g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
34
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (423 grams)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISFujifilm X30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Fujifilm X30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 126g (0.28 pounds) 423g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 pictures 470 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $499