Clicky

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G15 front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15 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
  • Launched February 2012
Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Updated by Canon G16
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

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 durability

The 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.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon G15

 A2400 IS G15 

Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon A2400 IS

 G15 A2400 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2012Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon G15

 A2400 IS G15 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Canon G15
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (352 grams)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon G15 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 per charge)
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Canon G15 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (126g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (352 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography info
Canon G15 Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (190 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition (352 grams)
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon G15
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot G15
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