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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
60
Overall
47

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was introduced 23 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A3400 IS Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon A3400 IS

 Galaxy Camera 2 A3400 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A3400 IS Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS offers outer 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3400 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The older A3400 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery pack (400 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (126 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
37
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $400