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Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 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
  • Launched February 2012
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the EX-Z280 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up against the EX-Z280 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Casio EX-Z280

 A2400 IS EX-Z280 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon A2400 IS

 EX-Z280 A2400 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Casio EX-Z280

 A2400 IS EX-Z280 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2400 IS vs the EX-Z280.

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and EX-Z280 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and EX-Z280.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A2400 IS to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than average (133g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (126g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (133g)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 126g (0.28 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $149 $180