Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6100

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 13 months after the S6100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the S6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The full galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A3400 IS versus the S6100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and S6100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and S6100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer A3400 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.