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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX200 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 SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX200 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and SX200 IS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 2 years after the SX200 IS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2400 IS grades vs the SX200 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon SX200 IS

 A2400 IS SX200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2009More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon A2400 IS

 SX200 IS A2400 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX200 IS

 A2400 IS SX200 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS offers physical 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 SX200 IS has sizing of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS and the SX200 IS.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and SX200 IS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and SX200 IS.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (126 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors (247g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging factors
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $149 $329