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Canon A3400 IS vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Canon A3400 IS vs Sigma DP1s 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
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP1x
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sigma DP1s Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A3400 IS versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The A3400 IS was brought out 2 years after the DP1s which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon A3400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores vs the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Sigma DP1s

 A3400 IS DP1s 
RevealedFebruary 2012October 2009Newer by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Canon A3400 IS

 DP1s A3400 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Sigma DP1s

 A3400 IS DP1s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the DP1s.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and DP1s is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and DP1s.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon A3400 IS will offer you greater detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (270g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1s Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
68
lighter than average (126g)
features touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than average in class (270g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
44
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging information
Sigma DP1s Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Sigma DP1s
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSigma DP1s
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Sigma DP1s
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 270g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $0