Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Canon PowerShot G12. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Canon G12 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.