Canon A3400 IS vs Sony S930
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony S930 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Canon A3400 IS vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was introduced 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3400 IS grades versus the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony S930 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Sony S930
A3400 IS | S930 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon A3400 IS
S930 | A3400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Sony S930
A3400 IS | S930 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS has external 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 Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon A3400 IS vs Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS and the S930.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and S930.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer A3400 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $219 |