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Canon A1400 vs Canon A2400 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2400 IS Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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 June 2013
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A2400 IS Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A1400 versus Canon A2400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the A2400 IS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 17 months after the A2400 IS making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A1400 matches up versus the A2400 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A2400 IS

 A1400 A2400 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon A1400

 A2400 IS A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon A2400 IS

 A1400 A2400 IS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2400 IS Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1400 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon A2400 IS has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A1400 and the A2400 IS.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2400 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and A2400 IS is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2400 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and A2400 IS.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
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fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (126g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography factors
Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography factors
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (190 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging advice
Canon A2400 IS Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A2400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon A2400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 126g (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 150 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 1 1
Cost at launch $109 $149