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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6000 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 S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6000 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A3400 IS versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 2 years after the S6000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3400 IS grades versus the S6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S6000

 A3400 IS S6000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon A3400 IS

 S6000 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S6000

 A3400 IS S6000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS offers outer 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 S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3400 IS versus Nikon S6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the A3400 IS against the S6000.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and S6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and S6000.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3400 IS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Nikon S6000 Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S6000
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S6000
68
lighter than competition (126 grams)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S6000 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $300