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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was released 2 years later than the S1000pj and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A3400 IS grades against the S1000pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S1000pj

 A3400 IS S1000pj 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A3400 IS

 S1000pj A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S1000pj

 A3400 IS S1000pj 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS features 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 S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A3400 IS vs the S1000pj.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and S1000pj is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and S1000pj.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A3400 IS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography features
Nikon S1000pj Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average in class (126 grams)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $230 $289