Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was brought out 14 months after the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3400 IS grades vs the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Sony WX10
A3400 IS | WX10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon A3400 IS
WX10 | A3400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX10
A3400 IS | WX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS features physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS and the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and WX10.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent A3400 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 161g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $200 |