Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S200
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Released February 2014

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S200 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A2400 IS and Canon S200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and S200 (10MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and S200 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

The A2400 IS was revealed 24 months before the S200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A2400 IS matches up against the S200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Canon PowerShot S200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Canon S200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon S200
A2400 IS | S200 |
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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon A2400 IS
S200 | A2400 IS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon S200
A2400 IS | S200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S200 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon S200 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2400 IS and Canon S200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the S200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and S200 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and S200.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A2400 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon A2400 IS will produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older A2400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon S200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon PowerShot S200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon PowerShot S200 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2014-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 181g (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery form | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $149 | $293 |