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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W710 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the W710 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A3400 IS grades versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Sony W710

 A3400 IS W710 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon A3400 IS

 W710 A3400 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Sony W710

 A3400 IS W710 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS against the W710.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and W710.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3400 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Sony W710
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Sony W710
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2013-01-08
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 126g (0.28 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images 240 images
Battery form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $90