Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Olympus FE-4030. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus FE-4030
A3400 IS | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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 |
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Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus FE-4030
A3400 IS | FE-4030 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
See the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus FE-4030 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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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 |