Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A800
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A800 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2011
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A800 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A2400 IS and Canon A800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and A800 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A2400 IS was revealed 14 months after the A800 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A2400 IS scores vs the A800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A800 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Canon PowerShot A800. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Canon A800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon A800
A2400 IS | A800 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 14 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon A2400 IS
A800 | A2400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon A800
A2400 IS | A800 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS features outer 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) and the Canon A800 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Canon A2400 IS and Canon A800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS and the A800.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and A800 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A800 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and A800.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A800 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon PowerShot A800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon PowerShot A800 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DIGIC 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 37-122mm (3.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 186g (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 photos | 300 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $149 | $90 |