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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3200 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Key Specs

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
  • Introduced February 2012
Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the A3200 IS (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was launched 14 months later than the A3200 IS making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2400 IS scores versus the A3200 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon A3200 IS

 A2400 IS A3200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon A2400 IS

 A3200 IS A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon A3200 IS

 A2400 IS A3200 IS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS features exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon A3200 IS has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A2400 IS vs the A3200 IS.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3200 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and A3200 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and A3200 IS.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography info
Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography factors
Canon A3200 IS Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon A3200 IS Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography features
Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
42
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon A3200 IS Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon A3200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot A3200 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 190 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $230