Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was announced 3 years later than the S620 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A3400 IS grades versus the S620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Nikon Coolpix S620. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S620
A3400 IS | S620 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon A3400 IS
S620 | A3400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S620
A3400 IS | S620 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the S620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and S620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and S620.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A3400 IS to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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) | 120 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $230 | $37 |