Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX5

Here, we are looking at the Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was announced 20 months later than the WX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3400 IS scores versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS and the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and WX5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.