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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W370 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon A3400 IS versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3400 IS scores vs the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Sony W370

 A3400 IS W370 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon A3400 IS

 W370 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Sony W370

 A3400 IS W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS features physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS and the W370.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and W370.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Sony W370
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (126g)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $230