Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon A1000
A3400 IS | A1000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon A3400 IS
A1000 | A3400 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | February 2012 | More recent by 84 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon A1000
A3400 IS | A1000 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | |
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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 |