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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot S120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120 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
  • Announced February 2012
Canon S120
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon S120

 A2400 IS S120 

Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S120 A2400 IS 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2012Fresher by 21 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon S120

 A2400 IS S120 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Canon S120
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
has manual focus
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Canon S120 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (217g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Canon S120 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Canon S120
66
lighter than competition (126g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Canon S120
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
no Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Canon S120
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
35
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon S120
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot S120
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