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Canon A3400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
41

Canon A3400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Announced February 2012
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon A3400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A3400 IS and Leica V-Lux 40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was brought out 3 months before the V-Lux 40 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3400 IS scores against the V-Lux 40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Leica V-Lux 40

					

					

						
 A3400 IS V-Lux 40 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon A3400 IS

					

					

						
 V-Lux 40 A3400 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Leica V-Lux 40

					

					

						
 A3400 IS V-Lux 40 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2012Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon A3400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3400 IS and Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the V-Lux 40.
Canon A3400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and V-Lux 40 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon A3400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and V-Lux 40.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

						Canon A3400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon A3400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon A3400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competitors (126g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (210 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography advice
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (180 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
47
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (210 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography information
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 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 features focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low battery power (180 CIPA)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than others in class (210 grams)
 offers focus by touch
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (480mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography advice
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 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery power (180 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery (210 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging info
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 rather wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competitors (126g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (210g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Leica V-Lux 40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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