Canon A2400 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A2400 IS was unveiled 14 months earlier than the Fujifilm X20 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2400 IS scores against the Fujifilm X20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Fujifilm X20. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS and Fujifilm X20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and Fujifilm X20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A2400 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon A2400 IS will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A2400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.