Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW100

The following is a extensive review of the Canon A3400 IS versus Nikon AW100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was introduced 6 months after the AW100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3400 IS scores versus the AW100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS features external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS against the AW100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and AW100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and AW100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.