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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX270 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX270 HS 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
  • Launched February 2012
Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS versus Canon SX270 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and SX270 HS (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was launched 13 months prior to the SX270 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2400 IS grades vs the SX270 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon SX270 HS

 A2400 IS SX270 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon A2400 IS

 SX270 HS A2400 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX270 HS

 A2400 IS SX270 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about 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") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon SX270 HS has proportions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS versus Canon SX270 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the SX270 HS.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX270 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and SX270 HS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX270 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and SX270 HS.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A2400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX270 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX270 HS Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography advice
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lighter than others in class (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (233 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (210 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (233g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX270 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot SX270 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-03-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 233 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 210 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $284