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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A4000 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A4000 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
  • Launched February 2012
Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon A2400 IS versus Canon A4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the A4000 IS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was released at a similar time to the A4000 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the A4000 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon A4000 IS

 A2400 IS A4000 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon A2400 IS

 A4000 IS A2400 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon A4000 IS

 A2400 IS A4000 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon A4000 IS has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS vs the A4000 IS.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A4000 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and A4000 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and A4000 IS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography details
Canon A4000 IS Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (175 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography factors
Canon A4000 IS Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors (126g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (175 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (175 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging features
Canon A4000 IS Vlogging features
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon A4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot A4000 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 56 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 photographs 175 photographs
Style of battery 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $149 $199