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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L32

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L32 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L32 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L32, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the L32 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the L32 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon A3400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3400 IS grades versus the L32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon L32

 A3400 IS L32 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon A3400 IS

 L32 A3400 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 35 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L32

 A3400 IS L32 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys physical 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) while the Nikon L32 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A3400 IS and the L32.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and L32 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and L32.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L32 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older A3400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L32 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Nikon L32
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography information
Nikon L32 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (320 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L32
68
lighter than competition (126 grams)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (320 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
66
decently wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L32
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix L32
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $120