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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S570 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
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was brought out 2 years after the S570 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3400 IS grades versus the S570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S570

 A3400 IS S570 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon A3400 IS

 S570 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S570

 A3400 IS S570 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys 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 S570 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the S570.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and S570 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and S570.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S570 Portrait photography advice
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S570
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
supports touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S570 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S570 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $180