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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 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
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 8 years before the A1000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3400 IS matches up against the A1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon A1000

 A3400 IS A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon A3400 IS

 A1000 A3400 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2012More recent by 84 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon A1000

 A3400 IS A1000 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the A1000.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and A1000 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and A1000.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older A3400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography features
Nikon A1000 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
73
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $477