Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S8000
A3400 IS | S8000 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon A3400 IS
S8000 | A3400 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S8000
A3400 IS | S8000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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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 |