Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Released February 2009
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and L19 (8MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe A3400 IS was introduced 3 years after the L19 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the L19 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Nikon Coolpix L19. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon L19
A3400 IS | L19 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 37 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon A3400 IS
L19 | A3400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L19
A3400 IS | L19 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon L19 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L19 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS versus the L19.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and L19 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and L19.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon A3400 IS will give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Nikon Coolpix L19 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Nikon Coolpix L19 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3264 x 2448 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $230 | $0 |