Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon A2400 IS
A1200 | A2400 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon A1200
A2400 IS | A1200 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon A2400 IS
A1200 | A2400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Canon A1200 and Canon A2400 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A2400 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | |
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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 |