Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX130 IS

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX130 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and SX130 IS (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 18 months after the SX130 IS which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2400 IS grades versus the SX130 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Canon PowerShot SX130 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Canon SX130 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon SX130 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX130 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2400 IS against the SX130 IS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and SX130 IS is 96 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and SX130 IS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2400 IS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.