Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Released August 2012

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A3400 IS versus Nikon L610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was launched 6 months earlier than the L610 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3400 IS scores against the L610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Nikon Coolpix L610. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon L610
A3400 IS | L610 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon A3400 IS
L610 | A3400 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L610
A3400 IS | L610 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS comes with external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has specifications of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3400 IS versus Nikon L610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3400 IS vs the L610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and L610 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and L610.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2012-08-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 240 gr (0.53 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
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 | 120 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $230 | $150 |