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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 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
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was launched 2 years after the FE-4030 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3400 IS matches up against the FE-4030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus FE-4030

 A3400 IS FE-4030 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon A3400 IS

 FE-4030 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus FE-4030

 A3400 IS FE-4030 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the FE-4030.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and FE-4030 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and FE-4030.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors (126g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
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lighter than competitors (126 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Olympus FE-4030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $130