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Canon A1300 vs Canon A2400 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2400 IS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 A1300 vs Canon A2400 IS Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon A1300 vs Canon A2400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the A2400 IS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released very close to the A2400 IS which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A1300 scores versus the A2400 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon A2400 IS

 A1300 A2400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon A1300

 A2400 IS A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon A2400 IS

 A1300 A2400 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2400 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon A2400 IS has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1300 versus the A2400 IS.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2400 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and A2400 IS is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2400 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and A2400 IS.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography highlights
Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
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fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography information
Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
33
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography info
Canon A2400 IS Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography information
Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging highlights
Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A2400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon A2400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 220 photos 190 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $149