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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Review
Review posted 05/07/2012
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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| 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.
Other than those differences, the A3400 IS is virtually identical to its A-series siblings, which deliver a 16-megapixel CCD image sensor, a 28mm (35mm equivalent) wide angle lens, 720p HD video recording, and Smart AUTO; a function which automatically chooses between 32 different shooting modes to help novice photographers take great pictures no matter the settings.
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Features:
- 16-megapixel CCD image sensor
- 28mm wide angle lens
- 5x optical zoom lens
- 3.0-inch LCD Touch Screen
- 720p HD video recording
- Smart AUTO (with 32 shooting modes)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Intelligent IS
- Help Button
- Li-ion battery
- SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
The Canon PowerShot A3400 IS comes in black, silver, red, and gold with an MSRP of $179.99. See our buy box below for the most current online pricing.
What's in the box?:
What's in the box?:
- PowerShot A3400 IS camera
- NB-11L Li-ion battery pack
- AC Battery Charger
- Hand Strap
- USB cable
- CD-ROM
- Getting started guide
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