Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX220 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A2400 IS was manufactured 13 months later than the SX220 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the SX220 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Canon SX220 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Canon SX220 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon SX220 HS
A2400 IS | SX220 HS | |||
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Released | February 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon A2400 IS
SX220 HS | A2400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX220 HS
A2400 IS | SX220 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SX220 HS has sizing of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX220 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the SX220 HS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and SX220 HS is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and SX220 HS.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon SX220 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Canon SX220 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-392mm (14.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | PureColor II TG TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 images | 210 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $149 | $399 |