Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L20

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the L20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A3400 IS matches up vs the L20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Nikon Coolpix L20. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Nikon L20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS and the L20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and L20 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and L20.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.