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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony WX10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Sony WX10

 A3400 IS WX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon A3400 IS

 WX10 A3400 IS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX10

 A3400 IS WX10 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Sony WX10 Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
Sony WX10 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (126g)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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
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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