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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(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
Nikon S620
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S620

 A3400 IS S620 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon A3400 IS

 S620 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S620

 A3400 IS S620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S620
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S620 Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S620 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S620 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S620 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S620 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S620
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