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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A3400 IS versus Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was introduced 7 months later than the SZ-11 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3400 IS grades versus the SZ-11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus SZ-11

 A3400 IS SZ-11 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon A3400 IS

 SZ-11 A3400 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus SZ-11

 A3400 IS SZ-11 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the SZ-11.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and SZ-11 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and SZ-11.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A3400 IS to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer A3400 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
68
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Olympus SZ-11
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $253