Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S4300

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was announced within a month of the S4300 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A3400 IS matches up vs the S4300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS provides external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS against the S4300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and S4300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and S4300.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.