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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L22

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and L22 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3400 IS was announced 2 years later than the L22 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3400 IS matches up against the L22 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon L22

 A3400 IS L22 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon A3400 IS

 L22 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L22

 A3400 IS L22 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS has got external dimensions 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 L22 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L22 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A3400 IS against the L22.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and L22 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and L22.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon L22 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Nikon L22 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
Nikon L22 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average in class (126g)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging information
Nikon L22 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 126g (0.28 pounds) 183g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $130