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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was launched 6 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3400 IS grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G 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 3G

 A3400 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon A3400 IS

 Galaxy Camera 3G A3400 IS 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A3400 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
68
lighter than others (126g)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
decent MP (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 305g (0.67 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 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $230 $606