Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G9 X
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G9 X Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Released October 2015
- Renewed by Canon G9 X II

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G9 X Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G9 X, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the G9 X (20MP) is relatively comparable but the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and G9 X (1") use different sensor sizing.

The A2400 IS was launched 4 years before the G9 X which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2400 IS matches up against the G9 X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G9 X Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Canon PowerShot G9 X. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Canon G9 X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon G9 X
A2400 IS | G9 X |
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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon A2400 IS
G9 X | A2400 IS | |||
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Released | October 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 44 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon G9 X
A2400 IS | G9 X | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G9 X Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon G9 X has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G9 X in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS vs the G9 X.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and G9 X is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G9 X Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and G9 X.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A2400 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon G9 X will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon G9 X Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon PowerShot G9 X | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon PowerShot G9 X |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2015-10-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-84mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 lb) | 209g (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-13L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $149 | $399 |