- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon A3400 IS Review.
- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 16,000
- Go in depth with our full Sony A57 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the A57.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | A3400 IS | A57 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $179.99 | $799.99 |
Street Price: | $92.95 | |
Date Available: | 2012-03-15 | 2012-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.0 oz
(141 g)
includes batteries |
29.2 oz
(828 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.8 in. (94 x 56 x 21 mm) |
5.2 x
3.8 x
3.2 in. (132 x 98 x 81 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 4.82 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 75 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.4 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.0 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 785 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) | JPEG, MPO, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 0.8 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (25p)
640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (60p(PS)/60i(FX)/60i(FH)/24p(FX)/24p(FH))
1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Monoaural Linear PCM) | AVCHD 2.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 25mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 3.06x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - ?? | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
3 -
60 cm 1.2 - 23.6 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | 55.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 2x Precision, Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, 1.4x (8.4MP) or 2.0x (4MP) Smart Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection | Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.44M/1.25M-dot LCD (480K/418K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.04x/0.97x magnification, 23.1/25.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.69x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.04x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 13.6x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 16000 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto (100-3200), 100 - 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 15 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center) | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Discreet, iFrame Movie | Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night scene, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait; Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Auto Portrait Framing, Picture Effect (Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature), Dynamic Range Optimizer (Off/Auto/Level), |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Custom seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 50 cm - 3.0 m (W), 1.0 - 2.0 m (T) | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Monoaural Linear PCM) | AVCHD 2.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless or Wired | |
Connections (extended): | Type-C Mini HDMI (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 0.8 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 25 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 180 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 550 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-11L | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Canon Software Suite CD-ROM | Sony Software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Intelligent Image Stabilization, Touchscreen LCD, 720p HD videos, Smart Auto with 32 modes, Help button. Available in black, silver, red or gold. | SteadyShot INSIDE Sensor-shift Image Stabilization (up to 4.5 EV correction), Full HD 1080p60 Video, Up to 12 fps Burst Mode (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE), Enhanced Object Tracking AF, 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom, New Auto Portrait Framing, Tilting 921K-dot LCD, 1.44M-dot EVF. |