Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G16

Here is a in depth review of the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and G16 (12MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The A2400 IS was introduced 21 months earlier than the G16 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2400 IS grades against the G16 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Canon PowerShot G16. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Canon G16 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon G16 has specifications of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G16 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS against the G16.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and G16 is 96 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and G16.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2400 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon A2400 IS will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older A2400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.