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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX350

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 24 months prior to the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3400 IS matches up against the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 A3400 IS WX350 
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon A3400 IS

		

		

			
 WX350 A3400 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 A3400 IS WX350 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A3400 IS against the WX350.
Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and WX350.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX350 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older A3400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 lighter than average (126 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than average (126 grams)
 has focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery power (180 per charge)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
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 rather wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 terrible battery power (180 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
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 rather wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than average (126g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic support
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $270