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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G11

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G11 front
Portability
83
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G11 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
  • Released February 2012
Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Updated by Canon G12
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G11 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A2400 IS and Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and G11 (10MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The A2400 IS was released 2 years after the G11 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the G11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon G11

 A2400 IS G11 
RevealedFebruary 2012December 2009Newer by 27 months

Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon A2400 IS

 G11 A2400 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon G11

 A2400 IS G11 
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G11 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS provides 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 G11 has dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS vs the G11.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G11 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and G11 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G11 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and G11.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A2400 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon A2400 IS will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G11 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon G11 Portrait photography highlights
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography factors
Canon G11 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (375g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Canon G11 Sports photography information
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (126g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Canon G11
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (190 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
59
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon G11
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot G11
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot G11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-12-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
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 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 375 grams (0.83 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 169
Other
Battery life 190 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $600