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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-410 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 VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was announced 6 months prior to the VH-410 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3400 IS grades vs the VH-410 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus VH-410

 A3400 IS VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Canon A3400 IS

 VH-410 A3400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus VH-410

 A3400 IS VH-410 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS vs the VH-410.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and VH-410 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and VH-410.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography features
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
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lighter than competitors in class (126g)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
provides touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Olympus VH-410
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISOlympus VH-410
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Olympus VH-410
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $186