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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A3400 IS was launched 7 months before the Fujifilm XF1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3400 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Fujifilm XF1

 A3400 IS Fujifilm XF1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon A3400 IS

 Fujifilm XF1 A3400 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm XF1

 A3400 IS Fujifilm XF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A3400 IS and the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A3400 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon A3400 IS will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older A3400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (255g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography details
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lighter than others in class (126g)
features touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (255 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
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relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (255 grams)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISFujifilm XF1
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Fujifilm XF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 255 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-50
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
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