Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A1200 and Canon A2400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and A2400 IS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced 13 months prior to the A2400 IS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1200 matches up versus the A2400 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Canon PowerShot A2400 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Canon A2400 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon A2400 IS has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A1200 vs the A2400 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and A2400 IS is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and A2400 IS.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2400 IS to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A1200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.