Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Review

Review posted 05/07/2012

Quick Take

Pros

Touch screen LCD eases menu navigation Low price 28mm wide angle lens Optical image stabilization Smart Auto selects settings from 32 predefined situations High light sensitivity (up to ISO 1600) Dedicated movie button 720p HD video recording Face detect AE and WB

Cons

Low-resolution LCD 5x optical zoom range can be limiting Video quality diminishes with use of digital zoom Touch screen swiping is sticky Battery life could be better

Bottom Line

The PowerShot A3400 IS delivers high image quality for the price. It offers beginners a Help button, and keeps the features to a useful minimum that should work well for most everyday shooting needs. The touch screen doesn't perform as elegantly as a smart phone, but it's still convenient to be able to access some features with the tap of a fingertip. Read more in our Full Conclusion.

The PowerShot A3400 IS is one of six all new A-series cameras Canon introduced for 2012. Priced between $109.99 and $199.99, the A-series is designed for novices and includes a number of great automatic features and even a brand new Help Button to make even the most technophobe among us confident with this new gadget.

The A3400 is priced about $20 less than the flagship A4000 IS. Both models include Intelligent IS (optical image stabilization), and while the A3400 only has a 5x optical zoom, it actually includes a touch screen 3.0-inch LCD viewfinder, a feature not found on the more expensive model.

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