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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3600

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was brought out 23 months before the S3600 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3400 IS matches up against the S3600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S3600

 A3400 IS S3600 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon A3400 IS

 S3600 A3400 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S3600

 A3400 IS S3600 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS features external 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 S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS against the S3600.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and S3600 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and S3600.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A3400 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S3600 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S3600
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 230 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $200