Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15 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
- Launched February 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and G15 (12MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe A2400 IS was launched 7 months earlier than the G15 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2400 IS scores against the G15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Canon PowerShot G15. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Canon G15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon G15
A2400 IS | G15 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon A2400 IS
G15 | A2400 IS | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | February 2012 | Newer by 7 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon G15
A2400 IS | G15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS provides physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon G15 has specifications of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS versus the G15.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and G15 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and G15.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A2400 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon A2400 IS will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon PowerShot G15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon PowerShot G15 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT PureColor II G LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 352g (0.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 46 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 images | 350 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-10L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $149 | $499 |