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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX120 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon A2400 IS versus Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and SX120 IS (10MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") use different sensor size.

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 2 years after the SX120 IS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the A2400 IS scores vs the SX120 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon SX120 IS

 A2400 IS SX120 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon A2400 IS

 SX120 IS A2400 IS 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX120 IS

 A2400 IS SX120 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS provides external 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) while the Canon SX120 IS has sizing of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the SX120 IS.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX120 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and SX120 IS is 96 and 87 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX120 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and SX120 IS.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A2400 IS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon A2400 IS will provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer A2400 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX120 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX120 IS Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX120 IS Travel photography information
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lighter than others (126g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (190 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (190 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX120 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot SX120 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-360mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 285 gr (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $149 $249