Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12 Key Specs
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- 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
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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon G12
A2400 IS | G12 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon A2400 IS
G12 | A2400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon G12
A2400 IS | G12 | |||
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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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon PowerShot G12 | |
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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 |