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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S9100

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S9100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 7 months later than the S9100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3400 IS grades versus the S9100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S9100

          

          

            
 A3400 IS S9100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon A3400 IS

          

          

            
 S9100 A3400 IS 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S9100

          

          

            
 A3400 IS S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS provides exterior 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) whilst the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS vs the S9100.
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S9100 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and S9100 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and S9100.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3400 IS to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography highlights
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 has manual focus
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S9100 Street photography advice
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (214 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S9100 Sports photography details
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (180 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (270 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 has focus via touch
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (180 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than average in class (214g)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography factors
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 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery (180 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S9100 Vlogging information
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 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone socket
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (214g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no external mic socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S9100
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 270 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $329