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Canon A2300 vs Canon A2400 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2400 IS Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2400 IS Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon A2300 versus Canon A2400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the A2400 IS (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled within a month of the A2400 IS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A2300 matches up versus the A2400 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon A2400 IS

 A2300 A2400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon A2300

 A2400 IS A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon A2400 IS

 A2300 A2400 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2400 IS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon A2400 IS has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Canon A2300 versus Canon A2400 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A2300 vs the A2400 IS.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2400 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and A2400 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2400 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and A2400 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography factors
Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography factors
Canon A2400 IS Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography advice
Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (125g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (190 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging highlights
Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A2400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon A2400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2012-02-07
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos 190 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $139 $149