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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W610 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured within a month of the W610 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A3400 IS scores vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Sony W610

 A3400 IS W610 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon A3400 IS

 W610 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Sony W610

 A3400 IS W610 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS has got outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS and Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the W610.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and W610.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography factors
Sony W610 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Sony W610
68
lighter than competition (126g)
features touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $230 $200