Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm X30

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Fujifilm X30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.