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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8200

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8200 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S8200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 6 months after the S8200 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the A3400 IS grades versus the S8200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S8200

 A3400 IS S8200 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon A3400 IS

 S8200 A3400 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution961k230kCrisper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S8200

 A3400 IS S8200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the S8200.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and S8200 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and S8200.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Nikon S8200
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (213 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S8200 Travel photography info
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lighter than others in class (126g)
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (213g)
offers touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (213 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 213 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $329