Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A2400 IS versus Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was announced 2 years later than the FE-4030 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A2400 IS grades versus the FE-4030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus FE-4030
A2400 IS | FE-4030 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon A2400 IS
FE-4030 | A2400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus FE-4030
A2400 IS | FE-4030 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS has external 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) and the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Canon A2400 IS versus Olympus FE-4030 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the FE-4030.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and FE-4030 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and FE-4030.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus FE-4030 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 pounds) | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $149 | $130 |