Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Canon SX500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon SX500 IS
A2400 IS | SX500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon A2400 IS
SX500 IS | A2400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX500 IS
A2400 IS | SX500 IS | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | |
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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 |