Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced November 2013
- Succeeded the Canon S110

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon A2400 IS versus Canon S120, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and S120 (12MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and S120 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

The A2400 IS was revealed 21 months earlier than the S120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A2400 IS grades vs the S120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Canon PowerShot S120. The full galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Canon S120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon S120
A2400 IS | S120 |
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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon A2400 IS
S120 | A2400 IS | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon S120
A2400 IS | S120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS has got outside measurements 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 S120 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS versus Canon S120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the S120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and S120 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and S120.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2400 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A2400 IS will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A2400 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon PowerShot S120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon PowerShot S120 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-11-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 217g (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 246 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 pictures | 230 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $149 | $449 |