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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S32

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S32 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S32 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S32, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The A3400 IS was announced 24 months before the S32 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3400 IS matches up vs the S32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S32

 A3400 IS S32 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon A3400 IS

 S32 A3400 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S32

 A3400 IS S32 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS offers physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS and the S32.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and S32 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and S32.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon A3400 IS will produce greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A3400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S32 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13MP)
environment proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S32
68
lighter than average in class (126g)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
environment proofing
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S32
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S32
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $180