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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2400 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2400 IS Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2400 IS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and A2400 IS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the A2400 IS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1100 IS scores against the A2400 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon A2400 IS

 A1100 IS A2400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon A1100 IS

 A2400 IS A1100 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon A2400 IS

 A1100 IS A2400 IS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2400 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon A2400 IS has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A1100 IS versus the A2400 IS.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2400 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and A2400 IS is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2400 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and A2400 IS.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2400 IS to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
26
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Canon A2400 IS Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography info
Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon A2400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot A2400 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 - 190 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $160 $149