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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Canon SX220 HS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon SX220 HS

 A2400 IS SX220 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon A2400 IS

 SX220 HS A2400 IS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX220 HS

 A2400 IS SX220 HS 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Canon SX220 HS Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Canon SX220 HS Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
66
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography details
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging factors
Canon SX220 HS Vlogging factors
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon SX220 HS
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