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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled within a month of the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3400 IS matches up against the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Sony WX70

 A3400 IS WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon A3400 IS

 WX70 A3400 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX70

 A3400 IS WX70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS and the WX70.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and WX70.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (126 grams)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
36
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $230 $242