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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony HX99

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony HX99 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A3400 IS and Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The A3400 IS was announced 7 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3400 IS grades against the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Sony HX99

 A3400 IS HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Canon A3400 IS

 HX99 A3400 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2012Newer by 79 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Sony HX99

 A3400 IS HX99 
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS has got physical 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 Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS and the HX99.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and HX99 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and HX99.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A3400 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography highlights
Sony HX99 Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (242 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
Sony HX99 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography factors
Sony HX99 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than others (242g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
58
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (18MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging information
Sony HX99 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
76
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (242 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Sony HX99
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 242 grams (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $469