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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX160 IS

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
Portability
86 Imaging
39 Features
45 Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX160 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 SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 IS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX160 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SX160 IS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was released 16 months before the SX160 IS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the SX160 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon SX160 IS

          

          

            
 A2400 IS SX160 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon A2400 IS

          

          

            
 SX160 IS A2400 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX160 IS

          

          

            
 A2400 IS SX160 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SX160 IS has proportions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX160 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS versus the SX160 IS.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX160 IS size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and SX160 IS is 96 and 86 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX160 IS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and SX160 IS.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged A2400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX160 IS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography features
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Street photography information
Canon SX160 IS Street photography information
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (291 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography highlights
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (190 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 incredible zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competitors (126g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery life (190 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 lighter than average (291g)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (448mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography info
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery life (190 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
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 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone port
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than average (291 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX160 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot SX160 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-448mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 291g (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 380 photos
Battery format 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    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $149 $199