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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon D30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot D30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon D30 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon D30 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon D30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and D30 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2400 IS was unveiled 24 months prior to the D30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2400 IS scores vs the D30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon D30

 A2400 IS D30 

Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon A2400 IS

 D30 A2400 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon D30

 A2400 IS D30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS features physical 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 D30 has specifications of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon D30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A2400 IS and the D30.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon D30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and D30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon D30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and D30.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A2400 IS to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A2400 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon D30 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon D30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon D30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
Canon D30 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Canon D30 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (126 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (190 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging features
Canon D30 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon D30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon D30
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot D30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot D30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 4
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - PureColor II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $149 $329