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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2012
Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon A2400 IS and Canon A3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the A3500 IS (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2400 IS was revealed 11 months prior to the A3500 IS and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2400 IS grades versus the A3500 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon A3500 IS

 A2400 IS A3500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A2400 IS

 A3500 IS A2400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon A3500 IS

 A2400 IS A3500 IS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon A3500 IS has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2400 IS and Canon A3500 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS against the A3500 IS.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and A3500 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and A3500 IS.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2400 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography advice
Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others (135 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography details
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (135 grams)
features focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Canon A3500 IS Vlogging details
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
34
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon A3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot A3500 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 4
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 16MP 16MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 135 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 190 pictures 200 pictures
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 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $115