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Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon A2400 IS

 A1200 A2400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon A1200

 A2400 IS A1200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon A2400 IS

 A1200 A2400 IS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS Physical Comparison

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.

Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS size comparison

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

Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography information
Canon A2400 IS Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
23
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography info
Canon A2400 IS Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others (126g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon A2400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 190 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $149