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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G12 front
Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • Newer Model is Canon G15
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2400 IS and Canon G12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and G12 (10MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and G12 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The A2400 IS was announced 13 months later than the G12 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A2400 IS scores versus the G12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon G12

 A2400 IS G12 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon A2400 IS

 G12 A2400 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon G12

 A2400 IS G12 
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has external dimensions 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 G12 has specifications of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS and Canon G12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the G12.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and G12 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and G12.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2400 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon A2400 IS will result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon G12 Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography info
Canon G12 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Canon G12
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (370 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (401g)
low megapixels (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography info
Canon G12 Landscape photography info
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging features
Canon G12 Vlogging features
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
60
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (401g)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon G12
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot G12
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot G12
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-01-19
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 401 gr (0.88 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 161
Other
Battery life 190 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $149 $600