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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX210 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 SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX210 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 21 months after the SX210 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the SX210 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon SX210 IS

 A2400 IS SX210 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon A2400 IS

 SX210 IS A2400 IS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX210 IS

 A2400 IS SX210 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS features outer 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) and the Canon SX210 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS versus the SX210 IS.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and SX210 IS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and SX210 IS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2400 IS to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors (126 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography advice
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging factors
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 lbs) 220 gr (0.49 lbs)
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 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $226