Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Sony WX70
A3400 IS | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon A3400 IS
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX70
A3400 IS | WX70 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon A3400 IS and Sony WX70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |