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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P7100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
34
Features
55
Overall
42

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P7100 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
  • Released February 2012
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P7000
  • Successor is Nikon P7700
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The A3400 IS was brought out about the same time to the P7100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the P7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon P7100

 A3400 IS P7100 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon A3400 IS

 P7100 A3400 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon P7100

 A3400 IS P7100 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the P7100.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and P7100 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and P7100.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A3400 IS will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon P7100 Portrait photography information
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (395 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon P7100
68
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (395 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging info
Nikon P7100 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
does have external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (395 grams)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon P7100
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix P7100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2012-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 165
Other
Battery life 180 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $750