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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L810

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L810 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
  • Released February 2012
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon A3400 IS versus Nikon L810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was introduced around the same time to the L810 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the A3400 IS grades versus the L810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon L810

 A3400 IS L810 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon A3400 IS

 L810 A3400 IS 
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L810

 A3400 IS L810 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS has outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A3400 IS vs the L810.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and L810 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and L810.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography factors
Nikon L810 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography details
Nikon L810 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (126g)
has focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 430 grams (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $280