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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX150

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
41 Features
43 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A3400 IS versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was launched very close to the WX150 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A3400 IS matches up vs the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Sony WX150

          

          

            
 A3400 IS WX150 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon A3400 IS

          

          

            
 WX150 A3400 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX150

          

          

            
 A3400 IS WX150 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS comes with 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3400 IS versus Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS and the WX150.
Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX150 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and WX150.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX150 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

            Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 good MP (18 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Sony WX150 Street photography information
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competition (126 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX150
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (180 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography features
Sony WX150 Travel photography features
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 lighter than competition (126g)
 offers touch focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery life (180 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition (133g)
 good MP (18MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (250mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery life (180 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX150
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (126g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone jack
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 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 jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $300