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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S31

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S31 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 S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S31 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S31, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") have different sensor dimensions.

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The A3400 IS was released 16 months earlier than the S31 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3400 IS scores versus the S31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S31

 A3400 IS S31 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Canon A3400 IS

 S31 A3400 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S31

 A3400 IS S31 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS offers outside dimensions 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 S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3400 IS versus the S31.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and S31 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and S31.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3400 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon A3400 IS will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older A3400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Nikon S31 Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (126g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S31
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
weather proof
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S31 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
30
good maximum aperture (f)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
24
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (29mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S31
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S31
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone 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 126 gr (0.28 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $90