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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S630

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S630 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S630 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A3400 IS versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the S630 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3400 IS scores versus the S630 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S630

 A3400 IS S630 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon A3400 IS

 S630 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S630

 A3400 IS S630 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS and the S630.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and S630 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and S630.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A3400 IS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S630 Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S630 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S630 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average (126 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S630
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S630 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-02-03
Body design 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $240