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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3400 IS was introduced 21 months after the S8000 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3400 IS scores against the S8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S8000

 A3400 IS S8000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 21 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon A3400 IS

 S8000 A3400 IS 
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S8000

 A3400 IS S8000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS features outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS vs the S8000.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and S8000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and S8000.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer A3400 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography features
Nikon S8000 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S8000
68
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S8000 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S8000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $300