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Canon A2400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A2400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A2400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 2 months after the Fujifilm JX550 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A2400 IS matches up against the Fujifilm JX550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Fujifilm JX550

 A2400 IS Fujifilm JX550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon A2400 IS

 Fujifilm JX550 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Fujifilm JX550

 A2400 IS Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS and the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon A2400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A2400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
no phase detect AF
31
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (126 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (190 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $200