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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was revealed 11 months earlier than the XZ-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3400 IS scores versus the XZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus XZ-10

 A3400 IS XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Canon A3400 IS

 XZ-10 A3400 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus XZ-10

 A3400 IS XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS offers outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A3400 IS and the XZ-10.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and XZ-10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and XZ-10.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A3400 IS to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A3400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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manual focus
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average (126g)
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (180 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
35
decently wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Olympus XZ-10
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISOlympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $428