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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6200

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6200 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 S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was launched 6 months after the S6200 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3400 IS grades versus the S6200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S6200

 A3400 IS S6200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon A3400 IS

 S6200 A3400 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S6200

 A3400 IS S6200 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Nikon S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS and the S6200.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and S6200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and S6200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Nikon S6200
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (126g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S6200 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
68
lighter than others (126g)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S6200 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S6200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $229