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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Released February 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A3400 IS Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon A3400 IS

 Galaxy Camera A3400 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A3400 IS Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A3400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (126 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (300g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
36
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $450