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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX150 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
  • Released February 2012
Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX150 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SX150 IS (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2400 IS was unveiled 3 months before the SX150 IS and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the A2400 IS grades versus the SX150 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon SX150 IS

 A2400 IS SX150 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon A2400 IS

 SX150 IS A2400 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX150 IS

 A2400 IS SX150 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS features outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SX150 IS has specifications of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX150 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the SX150 IS.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and SX150 IS is 96 and 86 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and SX150 IS.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (306g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (126 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than others (306 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (130 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2012-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 306 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 130 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
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 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $249