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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(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
Nikon L610
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon L610

 A3400 IS L610 
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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon A3400 IS

 L610 A3400 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L610

 A3400 IS L610 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography features
Nikon L610 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (240g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon L610 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (120 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography info
Nikon L610 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
has touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (120 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (120 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging information
Nikon L610 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L610
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix L610
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