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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 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
  • Announced February 2012
Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SX500 IS (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was launched 6 months earlier than the SX500 IS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the A2400 IS scores versus the SX500 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon SX500 IS

 A2400 IS SX500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon A2400 IS

 SX500 IS A2400 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX500 IS

 A2400 IS SX500 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon SX500 IS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the SX500 IS.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and SX500 IS is 96 and 80 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and SX500 IS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,600 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography info
Canon SX500 IS Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (195 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (126 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (195 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (190 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (195 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot SX500 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/1600 seconds
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 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 341 gr (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 pictures 195 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $149 $299