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Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Launched February 2012
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was revealed 6 months later than the PX and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3400 IS matches up against the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Ricoh PX

 A3400 IS PX 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon A3400 IS

 PX A3400 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Ricoh PX

 A3400 IS PX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS has outer 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 Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS and Ricoh PX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the PX.

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and PX.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Ricoh PX
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh PX Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISRicoh PX
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $329