Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E70
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E70 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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E70 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was brought out 3 years after the E70 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3400 IS grades vs the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Pentax E70
A3400 IS | E70 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Canon A3400 IS
E70 | A3400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Pentax E70
A3400 IS | E70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS provides physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3400 IS versus the E70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and E70 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and E70.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to resolve more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Pentax Optio E70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.4" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $230 | $140 |