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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung DV300F 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
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was introduced 2 months later than the DV300F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3400 IS matches up against the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung DV300F

 A3400 IS DV300F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon A3400 IS

 DV300F A3400 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung DV300F

 A3400 IS DV300F 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS offers outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS against the DV300F.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and DV300F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography information
Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (126g)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung DV300F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $200