Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1

Here, we are looking at the Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3400 IS was brought out 13 months after the XZ-1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the XZ-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys external dimensions 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 XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the XZ-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and XZ-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and XZ-1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon A3400 IS will offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent A3400 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.