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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX170 IS

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX170 IS Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX170 IS Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX170 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SX170 IS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was released 18 months before the SX170 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2400 IS scores versus the SX170 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon SX170 IS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon A2400 IS

		

		

			
 SX170 IS A2400 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2012More modern by 18 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX170 IS

		

		

			
 A2400 IS SX170 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX170 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS features exterior 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) whilst the Canon SX170 IS has sizing of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX170 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS and the SX170 IS.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX170 IS size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and SX170 IS is 96 and 88 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX170 IS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX170 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and SX170 IS.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged A2400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX170 IS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography details
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Street photography information
Canon SX170 IS Street photography information
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (126g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (251g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (190 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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 excellent zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
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 lighter than competition (126g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (190 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very long reach (448mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography features
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery (190 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Vlogging factors
Canon SX170 IS Vlogging factors
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (126g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone support
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (251g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX170 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX170 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot SX170 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-08-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-448mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 251 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style 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 feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $0