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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW120

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW120 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 24 months before the AW120 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3400 IS grades against the AW120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon AW120

 A3400 IS AW120 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Canon A3400 IS

 AW120 A3400 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon AW120

 A3400 IS AW120 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the AW120.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and AW120 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and AW120.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3400 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography advice
Nikon AW120 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon AW120
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon AW120 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
great battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
48
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Nikon AW120 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon AW120
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix AW120
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2014-02-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 213 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $230 $350